Joshua Freeman recall, Flint, Michigan (2012)

An effort to recall Joshua Freeman from his position on the Flint, Michigan, City Council was launched in December 2011. Freeman represents the city's 4th Ward. The recall effort did not result in a recall election

Reasons for recall

Adam Ford organized the recall effort. He said, "He's my councilman. I'm disappointed in the failed leadership we have in Flint. I was a supporter until this (emergency manager) thing came up. I thought they should have just done their job." The petition language stated "City Councilman Joshua M. Freeman voted for a state takeover."

Freeman's response

Freeman said, "I'm going to go out and I'm going to vigorously defend my name and reputation on the City Council."

Path to the ballot

Petition language against Freeman was approved, but signatures were never submitted.

See also

• Recall campaigns in Michigan
• Laws governing recall in Michigan
• City council recalls

External links

• Website of the City of Flint
• Flint, Michigan on Wikipedia