Bear Lake Township recall, Michigan (2014)
Bear Lake Township Trustee and Treasurer recall |
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Officeholders |
Susan Boss |
Recall status |
Recall approved |
Recall election date |
November 4, 2014 |
See also |
Recall overview Political recall efforts, 2014 Recalls in Michigan Michigan recall laws City council recalls Recall reports |
An effort to recall Trustee Susan Allen and Treasurer Susan Boss in Bear Lake Township, Michigan from their positions was launched in 2014. A recall election took place on November 4, 2014.[1] Boss was defeated while Allen was retained.[2]
Recall results
The following tables are based on unofficial results:[2]
Susan Allen Recall | ||||
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Result | Votes | Percentage | ||
![]() | 138 | 40.59% | ||
![]() | 81 | 23.82% | ||
![]() | 121 | 35.59% |
Susan Boss Recall | ||||
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Result | Votes | Percentage | ||
![]() | 159 | 48.04% | ||
![]() | 172 | 51.96% |
Recall proponent arguments
Allen and Boss were targeted for recall because they allegedly did not represent the interests of township voters during votes about the proposed closing of road ends around Bear Lake.[1]
Path to the ballot
- See also: Laws governing recall in Michigan
Proponents needed to turn in 78 signatures in order to force a recall election. Supporters of the recall turned in 150 signatures. A recall election took place on November 4, 2014.[1]
See also
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