Warren, Horiszny Face Recall Efforts
On Monday, Aug. 1, Ypsilanti resident David H. Raaflaub submitted ballot language for a recall petition against state Sen. Rebekah Warren, an Ann Arbor Democrat who represents District 18. The language submitted for the recall reads: “Michigan House Bill 4362 eliminates the job-killing Michigan Business Tax; however, on May 12, 2011, State Sen. Rebekah Warren voted ‘No’ on final passage of Michigan House Bill 4362.”
Raaflaub most recently was a Republican candidate in 2010 for Washtenaw County commissioner in District 6. Warren is married to Conan Smith, a Democrat who represents District 10 on the county board of commissioners and who is chair of the board.
Initial steps of a recall require that ballot language be deemed clear by the board of election commissioners in … [Full Story]