On a fog shrouded Sunday afternoon near the D River Wayside in Lincoln City, Oregon two groups stood, not just on opposite sides of a bridge but, on opposite sides of a movement.

The matter at hand is an effort to refer to voters a petition to recall Lincoln County Commissioner Claire Hall. Hall has come under scrutiny for several matters that have upset many locals. Chiefly, the complaint that Hall is running the Board of Commissioners (BOC) like a bully with no accountability to anyone, violating Oregon’s Open Meeting laws, and has resisted establishing rules of conduct for the BOC to abide by. The pro-recall group also cites ongoing conflict between Hall and Commissioner Casey Miller as well as District Attorney Jenna Wallace.

The pro-Hall side countered with their version of events that, obviously, contradict those on the west side of the bridge. Citing Hall’s lengthy stay of office and a willingness to listen, they don’t seem to put much stock in the anti-Hall crowd’s claims. They proffered the notion that the anti-Hall crowd is anti-transexuals (Claire Hall proclaimed being transgender in 2018),and anti-homosexuals because the recall group is also seeking signatures to recall Oregon Governor Tina Kotek (whom NBC news referred to as “Oregon’s first lesbian governor.”).

While the recall group (who never mentioned anything personal about either elected individual), waved American flags and displayed “Recall Hall” signs, fellow members manned a folding table to gather signatures not just for the two recall efforts but also a petition to renew in person voting in Oregon and a petition to limit toll roads in Oregon.

Passing cars gave respectful honks to both sides and each group, so to speak, managed to stay in their own lanes.