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Leon Jukowski recall, Pontiac, Michigan (2012)
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An effort to recall Leon Jukowski from his position as mayor of Pontiac, Michigan in Oakland County was launched in January 2012. [1] The initial recall effort fell short in April 2012, but a second recall attempt was launched in May 2012. [2]Jukowski was elected in 2009.
Reasons for recall
Quincy Stewart was the leader of the initial recall effort. Recall supporters alleged that Jukowski has a conflict of interest because, in addition to serving as mayor, he is a paid consultant to Louis Schimmel. Schimmel was appointed as Pontiac's Emergency Manager by Governor Rick Snyder. [3] Gloria Miller is heading up the second recall effort. She says her motivations for recall are the same as Stewart's--she is concerned about a conflict of interest stemming from Jukowski's consulting position.
In February, voters decided if the city should open up the charter for revisions. This could pave the way for a return to Pontiac being operated by a city manager. [1]
Path to the ballot
In January 2012, an Oakland County Circuit Court judge approved petition language, giving the go-ahead to petitioners to begin collecting signatures. [1]
Recall supporters had 180 days to collect 3,237 signatures. [3] In early April 2012, recall supporters submitted 3,500 signatures.[4] However, only 3,150 signatures were verified, leaving recall supporters 87 signatures short of the number required to force a recall election.
On May 1, recall supporter Gloria Miller filed petition language against Jukowski, kicking off a second recall attempt. The recall language was approved, meaning signature collection efforts may begin.[2]
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- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Oakland Press "Pontiac Mayor confirms recall effort has been launched against him," January 3, 2012
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Oakland Press "Pontiac Mayor Leon Jukowski faces second recall challenge from resident," May 1, 2012
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Detroit Free Press "Recall petition against Pontiac mayor OK'd," January 4, 2012
- ↑ Detroit Free Press "http://www.freep.com/article/20120407/NEWS05/204070384/Recall-effort-could-get-go-ahead," April 7, 2012
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