Mayor Carmen Kontur-Gronquist was recalled

The Arlington mayor whose risque Web photo garnered international attention was recalled in a close election Monday.

Residents of the Columbia River town voted 142-139 to recall Carmen Kontur-Gronquist. The ouster took effect Tuesday, Arlington city officials said.



Kontur-Gronquist said the pictures of her in black bra and panties were taken for use in a contest about fitness, but a relative posted them on MySpace in hopes it would improve the social life of the single mother.



Opponents said it wasn't fitting for the mayor to be so depicted. They said they also disagreed with her on issues about water and the local golf course.