LWV Troy Voter Guide for general election 2012

To find nonpartisan information on the candidates who will appear on your ballot and information about the 6 State Proposals with the Pro and Con (Disclaimer: The Pro and Con statements for the six statewide ballot proposals reflect the views of their major proponents and opponents as expressed on their websites and other supporting documentation referenced. The inclusion of the views of the various groups is solely in the interest of public service. The League of Women Voters takes no responsibility for the views or facts of the groups.) go to the following websites: http://www.VOTE411.org and http://www.lwvoa.org. The wording for the Troy Mayoral Recall Question is not on the above websites. It is as follows:

MAYORAL RECALL QUESTION for Troy Citizens

Statement of Reason: (1) for referring to the Troy City Charter as a "whimsical" document in a November 21, 2011 interview with the Detroit Free Press; (2) for declaring, during an "office hours" forum on January 9, 2012, that "the homosexual lifestyle is dangerous"; (3) for publicly attacking city employees during the January 9, 2012 City Council meeting while reading a 20 minute "position paper" into the record; and (4) for failing to support a Federal investment in the City of Troy of over $8.4 million, by voting against the Troy Transit Center project on three occasions (December 19, 2011, January 17, 2012, and February 20, 2012).

Justification of Conduct in Office: The language of this recall contains untrue statements. Stand together with me for smaller government, lowered taxes and less regulation so that our families and future generations will prosper. I voiced dismay that the prior council at times ignored our city charter and that they treated it as "whimsical". I will never treat it as whimsical. I hold to our city charter and I make no exceptions. There was no attack on city employees. I voiced concerns on behalf of Troy residents about the city manager's information presentation. Troy City Charter section 4.8 states: "Council shall have the power to inquire into the conduct of any officer...into matters in which the municipality has an interest." I have a Charter-mandated obligation to question management when residents have concerns. The transit center will burden the City with many thousands of dollars in costs. I campaigned that I would vote no on the transit center and I did exactly as I promised. I worked successfully to help bring about the reopening of the library on Saturdays and on-line disclosure of every check and contract the city has. Reward these good accomplishments. Allow me to continue to serve you faithfully as your Mayor.

Shall Janice Daniels be recalled from the office of Mayor? Yes No