Recall Brandon Betz

01/12/2022

Hi everyone, now that Brandon is out, we need someone good to step up! Applications for the vacant seat are due on January 21 at 5 pm

MONDAY Jan. 10 — The Lansing City Council is searching for a person who lives on the city’s east side to replace First Ward Councilman Brandon Betz, who resigned from the job last week to …

01/07/2022

It's over!!! Betz resigned!!!

NewsLocal News Actions Facebook Tweet Email Lansing City Councilman Brandon Betz resigns City of Lansing Website, 2021 By: Larry Wallace Posted at 4:18 PM, Jan 07, 2022 and last updated 2022-01-07 16:22:51-05 LANSING, Mich. — Lansing City Councilman Brandon Betz has resigned, according to Council ...

01/07/2022

We have a VERY exciting update!!! We got a FANTASTIC decision in the case Liz filed against the Ingham County Election Commission for wrongly denying her petition to recall Brandon! Judge Canady said we just need to fix a couple typos and then the petition language can be refiled and WILL be clear & factual (ie- cannot be rejected by the election commission). We will get the petition with Judge Canady's language filed ASAP and signature collection will begin soon after that. We are so excited we will be able to move forward with recalling Brandon Betz!!!

01/03/2022

Update time! The appeal of the denial of the second recall petition is proceeding in circuit court and we should have a decision in a couple weeks. We also FOIAed Brandon’s communications regarding the recall and were surprised to only receive a few emails with reporters. I sent him this email today- we will see what he says. Thank you for your support and we hope to be able to start collecting signatures soon!

12/20/2021

A local lawyer filed two complaints last week highlighting issues of government transparency in the fight to recall Lansing City Councilman Brandon Betz.

12/18/2021

Elizabeth Abdnour filed the two complaints Thursday "to promote transparency in local government," she said in a press release.

12/16/2021

Hi all, today we filed a lawsuit against the Ingham County Election Commission for its improper denial of our most recent recall petition. The link to the complaint is attached. In addition, we are working on language to submit for a third recall petition to keep the process moving forward on all fronts. We will get a petition approved one of these days!

February 4, 2021 City Councilmember Brandon Betz sent the following text messages to constituent Michael Lynn Jr. which are the basis of this recall: 1. “you’re a di***ag troll who no one listens to. I heard you made enemies with Kathie too. Good work!” 2. “All you want is power and everyone...

12/07/2021

Hi all, by way of update, the election commission again denied our petition. This time they misapplied the law and we will be appealing their decision. It certainly seems that the commission is trying everything to avoid this petition going through. They must be very scared of what will happen if the petition does make it through. We love a challenge and we will keep you posted! -Liz and Undra

12/05/2021

Hi all, there is a clarity hearing tomorrow at 3 pm on the new petition if you are interested in attending. Information is attached. Thank you and please let us know if you have any questions!

11/30/2021

Brandon Betz-Lansing City Council 1st Ward doesn’t do damn this for how long? He disappeared for how long?

Now that we want to recall him he’s trying to save himself and keep it salary. The people see through it Brandon.

An ordinance amendment from City Councilman Brandon Betz could expand the cannabis industry in Lansing next year by eliminating the cap on the number of ma*****na growing facilities, microbusinesses and consumption lounges that are allowed to open within city limits.

11/17/2021

Thank you FOX 47 News - WSYM for this excellent piece on our efforts! We have submitted a new petition and a second clarity hearing will be scheduled to take place in 10-20 days.

The Ingham County Election Commission has rejected a recall petition for Lansing City Councilman Brandon Betz.

11/16/2021

Welcome new folks! By way of update, we had a clarity hearing today on the petition that we filed recently. We will be amending the language and filing a new petition very soon. We will update you when we do that, and once the petition is approved, we will be able to begin collecting signatures. Thank you for your support, we are so excited to work towards having a reliable and responsible Ward 1 representative again!