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Joyce Hatton recall, Spring Lake, Michigan (2017)
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An effort in Spring Lake, Michigan, to recall Village President Joyce Hatton from her position was initiated in July 2017. The Ottawa County Election Commission approved a recall petition for circulation by a 2-1 vote on July 20, 2017.[1] Hatton resigned from office on August 10, 2017, which ended the recall effort. Hatton's decision to resign followed an August 8 vote by town residents to reject a charter amendment that would have allowed dissolution of the village. Hatton was the lone board member to support the measure.[2]
Recall supporters
Michelle Hanks filed recall language with the county on July 3, 2017. Her petition made the following arguments for Hatton's recall:[1]
- Statements made by Hatton comparing the village's parking ordinance to the Holocaust
- Hatton's support for disincorporating the village after recommendations against disincorporation by other village council members
Response by Joyce Hatton
Hatton declined to provide comment on the recall effort during the July 20 clarity hearing.[1]
Path to the ballot
- See also: Laws governing recall in Michigan
Each recall petition in Michigan must be approved for circulation during a clarity hearing held by the county election commission. This hearing determines if the charges made in the petition are clear enough for a voter to understand. If approved for circulation, a recall organizer can initiate the signature-gathering process.
Hanks had to gather at least 282 valid signatures from village residents to require a recall election.[1]
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