Debbie Boothby and Carolyn Phillips recall, Benton Charter Township, Michigan (2015)
| Benton Charter Township recall |
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| Officeholders |
Carolyn Phillips |
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| See also |
| Recall overview Political recall efforts, 2015 Recalls in Michigan Michigan recall laws City council recalls Recall reports |
Efforts to recall treasurer Debbie Boothby and clerk Carolyn Phillips in Benton Charter Township, Michigan, from their positions were launched in May 2015.[1] The recall efforts did not go to a vote because supporters failed to turn in enough valid signatures.[2]
Recall supporters
The pair are targeted for recall over allegedly making political deals "behind closed doors." The appointment of Kevin White as township supervisor is the first alleged case of these backroom deals.[1]
Path to the ballot
- See also: Laws governing recall in Michigan
Supporters had until July 18, 2015, to submit 781 signatures in order to move the recall forward.[1] Petitioners submitted signatures to the county clerk's office and are awaiting verification.[3] Supporters did not turn in enough valid signatures to move the recall forward. A number of signatures were thrown out for having incomplete addresses or being filled in by someone other than the signer.[2]
See also
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 ABC57.com, "Petition circulates to recall two Benton Charter Township officials," May 19, 2015
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 The Herald-Palladium, "Recall drive stalls against Benton clerk, treasurer," September 3, 2015
- ↑ The Herald-Palladium, "Signatures submitted in Benton Twp. recall effort," July 23, 2015
