Lapeer
Deserves
Better
Citizens for the recall of Mayor Hing
We are a committee of City of Lapeer residents working to recall Mayor Jeramy Hing. Read why we started, learn how a Michigan recall works, and register to sign the petition in person.
Why we started
Recalling an elected official is a serious step. We didn't arrive here lightly.
Lapeer is a small city. We see our elected officials at the grocery store, at the ballfields, and at commission meetings. When a neighbor serves in office, our instinct is to support them. But the office belongs to the residents, not to the person holding it. When the trust between them breaks, Michigan law gives residents a remedy.
Over the past several months, a growing number of residents have raised the same concerns about how the mayor's office is being run. We raised them the ordinary way first: at public comment, in letters, and in meetings. Describe here what the committee did, what response it got, and why the committee concluded a recall was the only remaining option.
A recall in Michigan is judged on the reasons printed on the petition, and nothing else. We keep ours short, specific, and documented.
The reasons stated in our petition
- Reason one, quoted exactly from the approved petition language.
- Reason two, quoted exactly from the approved petition language.
- Reason three, quoted exactly from the approved petition language.
Every reason links to a public record, meeting minute, or recording. You can find the sources in the articles and videos below.
Our goal: enough valid signatures in 60 days
Only registered voters who live inside the City of Lapeer can sign. Every signature is checked against the voter rolls.
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A recall in Michigan happens in four stages. Here is where we are.
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Petition language is approved
The committee files its petition reasons with the Lapeer County Clerk. The county election commission holds a public hearing to decide whether each reason is factual and clearly stated.
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Signatures are collected
Volunteers circulate the official petition. Signatures must be made in person, in ink, by registered City of Lapeer voters, and all of them must be gathered within a 60-day window.
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Signatures are verified
The petition is filed and the clerk checks every signature against the Qualified Voter File. Only valid signatures count toward the total.
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Lapeer votes
If enough signatures are verified, the recall goes on the ballot at the next eligible election date and City of Lapeer voters decide who holds the office.
The process above is a summary. The Michigan Bureau of Elections publishes the full rules at michigan.gov/sos/elections.
Register to sign the petition
By law, signatures must be made in person on the official petition. Tell us you're in, and a volunteer will contact you with signing times and locations in Lapeer.
You're registered to sign.
Watch your email for signing times and locations in Lapeer. In the meantime, the fastest way to help is to tell a neighbor.
Fund the recall
Petition printing, yard signs, mailers, and filing costs are paid for by neighbors like you.
Or mail a check
Make checks payable to Lapeer Deserves Better and mail them to:
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Contributions are not tax-deductible. Michigan campaign finance law requires us to record the name and address of every contributor, and the occupation and employer of anyone who gives more than $100.
Articles
Reporting and opinion from local outlets. We link to the original source so you can read it in full.
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Videos
Clips from city commission meetings and local coverage. Watch them and draw your own conclusions.
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