Recall Efforts Continue – Swell In Numbers

Although the full effect of the wide-spread recall movement, and the votes that caused it, will not be known for months – the number of Republican office holders facing potential recalls continues to grow. The language used by those filing the recall language consistently refers to votes on the emergency financial manager reform legislation and/or votes in favor of the recent tax restructuring plan.

The most recent lawmaker to join the ranks of those facing potential recall efforts is Senator Bruce Caswell (R-Hillsdale). A long list that also includes Governor Rick Snyder stretches into both the House and Senate: Senators Tom Casperson (R-Escanaba), Mike Green (R-Mayville), Mark Jansen (R-Gaines Township), Arlan Meekhof (R-West Olive), Mike Nofs (R-Battle Creek), John Proos (R-St. Joseph), Randy Richardville (R-Monroe) and Tonya Schuitmaker (R-Lawton) are joined by Representatives Kurt Damrow (R-Austin), Al Pscholka (R-Stevensville), Mike Shirkey (R-Clark Lake) and House Speaker Jase Bolger (R-Marshall).

Most assume that recall language, previously rejected during clarity hearings, seeking to recall Senators Judy Emmons (R-Sheridan), John Moolenaar (R-Midland), Howard Walker (R-Traverse City) and Representatives Gail Haines (R-Waterford Township) and Joel Johnson (R-Clare) will be re-filed.

So far, language has only been approved and signatures allowed to be collected in the efforts to recall Governor Snyder, Senator Nofs, and Representative Pscholka.

posted by PAA Online , Friday, June 10, 2011 11:10 AM
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