FLINT, Mich. (WNEM) – New recall petition language has been filed against Flint Mayor Sheldon Neeley.
According to Genesee County Clerk Dominique Clemons, seven new recall petitions were filed in his office against Neeley on Friday, Nov. 1.
The language cite the following varied reasons for why they are petitioning to recall Neeley:
- “Under Mayor Sheldon Andre Neeley, in a Scripps News article dated April 25, 2024, the Environmental Protection Agency warned it was not safe for any resident to drink water in Flint without special filters.”
- “Mayor Sheldon Andre Neeley announced the city of Flint would enter into a contract with STAT-EMS, stating the partnership would bring Flint residents faster service and higher quality service.”
- “Flint Mayor Sheldon Andre Neeley was denied qualified immunity in wrongful termination lawsuit filed by former Fire Chief Raymond Barton.”
- “Mayor Sheldon Andre Neeley received a check from Ashley Capital Political Committee in the amount of $2,100.”
- “In a memorandum from city of Flint office Mayor, the city of Flint will pay Flint City Golf LLC a monthly management fee of $6,000 a month for a not to exceed total of $72,000 upon receipt of the monthly receipts and invoice.”
- “Sheldon Andre Neeley stated in a Scripps News article on May 16, 2023 that deadlines were set and deadlines were missed, I admit to that.”
- “In a memorandum from the Office of the Mayor, signed by Sheldon Andre Neeley, the parties agreed (A) Flint City Golf LLC shall manage and operate the courses on behalf of the city of Flint during 2024.”
Clemons said an election commission meeting to review and either approve or deny the language is yet to be scheduled, and a notice will be sent out when the meeting is scheduled…