Matthew Skiba recall, Hamburg Township, Michigan, 2009

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A vote to recall Hamburg Township clerk Matthew Skiba took place on November 3, 2009 for voters in Hamburg Township, Michigan.

On November 3rd, the attempt to recall Skiba was approved.[1]

  • Yes: 4,227 (79.29%)Approved
  • No: 1,104 (20.71%)

In light of election results city council members appointed an interim city clerk until February 2010's elections.[2] The recall effort began after accusations were made that Skiba violated the state's Open Meetings Act and Freedom of Information Act. Both the county and state are conducting an investigation.[3]

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References

  1. Examiner,"Hamburg Township clerk recalled; millages pass," November 4, 2009
  2. The Detroit News,"Livingston: Hamburg Twp. clerk ousted in recall," November 4, 2009
  3. Livingston Daily,"No change in Hamburg Township Clerk case status," November 4, 2009
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