Dennis Bragiel recall, Kawkawlin, Michigan (2019)

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Kawkawlin Township Supervisor recall
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Officeholders
Dennis Bragiel
Recall status
Recall approved
Recall election date
May 7, 2019
See also
Recall overview
Political recall efforts, 2019
Recalls in Michigan
Michigan recall laws
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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
ResultVotesPercentage
Yes check.svg Recall75074.04%
Retain26325.96%

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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