EMMETT TOWNSHIP, MI (WNWN/WTVB) – Petitions to recall two Emmett Charter Township officials have been submitted in recent days to the office of the Calhoun County Clerk.
Calhoun County Clerk and Register of Deeds Kimberly Hinkley says a petition to recall trustee Jim Mead was submitted last Wednesday by Emmett Charter Township registered voter Gavin Powell. Mead’s four-year term expires in November 2024.
Mead is accused of being “counterproductive”. He is also accused in the petition of undermining the board’s intent and hinders township business with his disruptive behavior.
A recall petition was then submitted last Friday by Mead against Emmett Township Supervisor Deb Belles.
It claims there were several reasons why she is unfit for office including the use of bullying, intimidation and verbal abuse.
A clarity/factual review hearing on both of the petitions involving the Calhoun County Election Commission has been scheduled for next Wednesday, January 18.
Hinkley says the Commission does not have the authority to rule on the reasons for recall as only the clarity and factual nature of the recall language is subject to the Commission’s review.
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