Michigan: Ypsilanti Councilmember survives recall vote

Ypsilanti Councilmember Desirae Simmons (D) survived a recall vote, defeating former Ypsilanti Planning Commission Chairman Rod Johnson (I) 467-429.

The recall was 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. 

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