An attempt to recall two North Bay officials over housing density appears headed for failure, early ballot returns showed Wednesday.

A petition to recall Fairfax Mayor Lisel Blash and Vice Mayor Stephanie Hellman accused the leaders of mismanaging money and ignoring infrastructure repairs in the small Marin County town, but at the center of the campaign was a referendum on their perceived support for a new six-story apartment complex proposed near the small town’s center.

Despite widespread anger over the development, the pair looked poised to hold onto their seats by wide margins Wednesday morning.

“The results look very encouraging and we are so thankful for our volunteers, community members, elected officials, and organizations who showed up and supported us,” they said in a join

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