Recall petition language against Flint councilman denied; new language filed

FLINT, Mich. (WNEM) - Recall petition language against Flint's 8th Ward councilman was denied Thursday morning. However, following the meeting adjournment new recall language was submitted.

The Genesee County Election Commission held a meeting at the Circuit Court in downtown Flint Thursday morning, Nov. 7 where they denied recall petition language against Dennis Pfeiffer.

The commission said it denied the petition due to a lack of clarity.

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Recall petition language was submitted alleging Pfeiffer stated another council member was a "fake [expletive] Republican" and "biggest piece of [expletive]" and told other colleagues to "shut up."

Genesee County Clerk Dominique Clemons said following the meeting's adjournment, new recall petition language was filed against Pfeiffer by Lisa Pasbjerg, a Flint resident.

This petition language states, "On 3/25/24, Mr. Pfeiffer was censured for conduct unbecoming a city councilmember, resolution number 240112."

Clemons said an election commission meeting to consider the language has not been scheduled yet.