NEWTON FALLS, Ohio - Newton Falls residents have voted to remove 4th Ward Councilwoman Sandra Breymaier.

A special election was held Tuesday night to determine if the recall would happen.

Unofficial results show 110 votes cast for the recall with only 12 against it.

Political turmoil has consumed Newton Falls recently with council members stepping down and the ongoing controversy surrounding the status of city manager David Lynch.

The recall of Breymaier comes after more than 200 residents signed petitions demanding the recall of Breymaier for comments she had made that were viewed as derogatory, particularly towards Mayor Ken Kline. 

Voter turnout for the special election was 18.1%.