The recall process against members of the Lenox Township Board of Trustees continues to move forward.
Following the May 26th hearing, revised recall petitions were submitted with language that more precisely reflected the official actions taken by the Township Board.
June 15, 2026 – Recall Petition Hearing
On June 15th, the Macomb County Election Commission held another clarity and factuality hearing regarding the revised recall petitions. Recall language considered at this hearing was approved by the Election Commission, allowing those petitions to move forward subject to the appeal process provided under Michigan law.
An appeal of the Election Commission’s determination was subsequently filed in Macomb County Circuit Court on June 24th under Case No. 2026-002799-AA.
June 29, 2026 – Additional Recall Petition Hearing
A second hearing involving the remaining recall petition language was held by the Macomb County Election Commission on June 29th. The Election Commission again approved recall language, triggering a new 10-day period during which the decision could be appealed.
An appeal of that determination was filed in Macomb County Circuit Court on July 8th under Case No. 2026-003028-AA.
What Happens During an Appeal?
Under Michigan law, when an Election Commission’s approval of recall language is appealed to Circuit Court, the affected recall petition cannot be circulated until one of two things happens:
- The Circuit Court issues a determination regarding whether the recall language is factual and sufficiently clear; or
- 40 days pass from the date the appeal was filed.
Whichever occurs first controls.
The 40-day period associated with the June 24th appeal expired on August 3rd.
The second appeal was filed on July 8th, meaning its 40-day period expires on August 17th, 2026.
Where Things Stand Now
At this time, the group handling the recall efforts are waiting for the statutory 40-day period associated with the July 8th appeal to expire on August 17th, unless the Circuit Court issues a ruling before then.
Importantly, the expiration of the 40-day period does not mean that the appeal itself is automatically dismissed or that the Circuit Court has ruled in favor of the recall. Rather, Michigan law provides that the appeal can no longer, by itself, prevent circulation of an otherwise valid recall petition once the 40-day period has passed.
Accordingly, August 17th represents the next major milestone in the Lenox Township recall effort.
We will continue to monitor the Circuit Court cases and will update this page as additional information becomes available regarding the appeals and the beginning of the signature-gathering process.
Updated Recall Timeline
May 26, 2026 – Initial recall petition language considered by the Macomb County Election Commission; petitions were not approved.
June 15, 2026 – Revised recall petition language considered and approved by the Macomb County Election Commission.
June 24, 2026 – Appeal filed in Macomb County Circuit Court, Case No. 2026-002799-AA.
June 29, 2026 – Additional recall petition language considered and approved by the Macomb County Election Commission.
July 8, 2026 – Appeal filed in Macomb County Circuit Court, Case No. 2026-003028-AA.
August 3, 2026 – 40 days elapsed from the June 24th appeal.
August 17, 2026 – 40 days will have elapsed from the July 8th appeal, marking the end of the statutory circulation hold associated with that appeal unless the Circuit Court issues a decision sooner.