Kent County Election Commission Rejects Recall Petition Against Plainfield Township Trustee
The Kent County Election Commission has rejected a recall petition against Plainfield Township Trustee Robert Reminga, citing a lack of clarity in the petition's language required by Michigan statute. The recall effort was initiated following controversy over a social media…
Grand Rapids Kalamazoo Battle Creek, MI, October 20, 2026 —
The Kent County Election Commission has rejected a recall petition targeting Plainfield Township Trustee Robert Reminga, saying the petition did not meet Michigan statutory requirements for clear language. The petitioners plan to appeal the decision.
The recall effort began after controversy over a social media post made by Reminga. The summary of the dispute does not provide the post’s contents or describe the controversy in further detail. It also does not identify the petitioners or say when the commission issued its decision.
The commission’s stated reason for rejecting the petition was a lack of clarity in its wording. The specific language found unclear, and the commission’s explanation of how it failed to meet the statutory standard, were not provided. No other grounds for the decision were reported.
The petitioners’ plan to appeal is the next step identified in the summary, but no filing date, appeal venue or timeline was provided. The appeal’s status and any response from Reminga or the township were also not specified.
The available information does not indicate whether the commission’s decision resolves the recall effort or whether the petitioners may pursue another course. Further details about the petition, the decision and the planned appeal were not included.
Story summarized from the original created by Julie Dunmire on www.fox17online.com, see more information here.
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