Dennis Bragiel recall, Kawkawlin, Michigan (2019)
| Kawkawlin Township Supervisor recall |
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| Officeholders |
| Recall status |
| Recall election date |
| May 7, 2019 |
| See also |
| Recall overview Political recall efforts, 2019 Recalls in Michigan Michigan recall laws City official recalls Recall reports |
An effort in Kawkawlin, Michigan, to recall Township Supervisor Dennis Bragiel was initiated in December 2018. The recall election took place on May 7, 2019.[1] Samuel Davidson won the recall election, and Bragiel was removed from office.[2]
Recall vote
The recall election took place on May 7, 2019. Samuel Davidson won the recall election, and Bragiel was removed from office.[2]
| Dennis Bragiel recall | ||||
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| Result | Votes | Percentage | ||
 Recall | 750 | 74.04% | ||
| Retain | 263 | 25.96% | ||
Recall supporters
The petition against Bragiel read, "at the July 9, 2018, township board meeting, Dennis Bragiel voted ‘no’ on a motion being considered by the Board to put a 120 day moratorium on further implementation of the township’s wind energy ordinance."[1]
Recall opponents
Bragiel said he voted against the motion over concerns that a moratorium could expose the township to a lawsuit.[1]
Path to the ballot
- See also: Laws governing recall in Michigan
Petitioners were required to submit 455 valid signatures to put the recall on the ballot. Bay County Clerk Cynthia Luczak found 530 signatures valid.[1]
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