Michigan: Signature verification failures kill recall effort New Buffalo Mayor and Councilman

The recall effort against New Buffalo Mayor John Humphrey and Councilman Brian Flanagan has failed, with officials knocking out enough signatures to kill the recall. 294 signatures were handed in for Humphrey and 271 for Flanagan. At least 80 signatures were tossed out on each one and they needed 219 to get on the ballot. Petitioners said they would challenge the decision.

The issue was a vote in favor of a ordinance banning short-term rentals. Humphrey is also facing a petition over having someone kicked out of a council meeting.