Michigan: Ypsilanti Councilmember recall makes the May 7th ballot

The recall election of Ypsilanti Council Desirae Simmons made the ballot for May 7th (a regularly scheduled general election date). The recall is over a vote to purchase a $3.7M building, A former Councilmember was the broker of the deal and may make $100,000 on it. 

Former Ypsilanti Planning Commission Chairman Rod Johnson is running as an independent in the replacement race.

Petitioners handed in 747 signatures and needed 603 valids (not yet sure how many failed). . The election would be on May 7th. 

The recall against council member Jennifer Symanns led to her resignation, though petitioners have stopped their effort against Mayor Nicole Brown.