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MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY ELECTION COMMISSIONERS
CALL TO ORDER:
The Board of County Election Commissioners meeting was called to order by the Honorable Linda S.
Hallmark on May 15, 2023 at 9:33 a.m. in the Oakland County Elections Division, Board of
Canvassers/Training Room, 1st floor, West Wing Extension, 1200 N. Telegraph Rd., Pontiac, MI 48341.
ROLL CALL:
MEMBERS PRESENT: Hallmark, Brown, Wittenberg. (3)
ABSENT: None. (0)
OTHERS PRESENT: Joseph J. Rozell, Director of Elections; Heather Kadulski, Election Specialist; and
Brandon Buck, Corporation Counsel.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
Moved by WITTENBERG seconded by HALLMARK to approve the agenda. Motion carried.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Moved by BROWN seconded by WITTENBERG to approve the minutes of the April 12, 2023 Board of
County Election Commissioners Meeting. Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS:
Judge Hallmark advised that proper notice had been given for today’s meeting for the recall of Patrick
Feeney, Park Commissioner, Township of Holly. She also advised that the purpose of today’s meeting
according to MCL 168.952 of Michigan Election Law, is that the Commission shall meet and determine
whether each reason for the recall stated in the petitions is of factual and sufficient clarity to enable the
officer(s) whose recall is being sought and the electors to identify the course of conduct which is the basis
of the recall.
RECALL OF PATRICK FEENEY
“4-27-23 Exhibited egregious behavior toward citizens & using foul language at Township board meeting
4-15-23 Shouting at constituants for not supporting him in the manner which he felt appropriate
11-07-22 Physically assaulting constituants outside Village Council Meeting”
Judge Hallmark asked if there was anyone present who wished to come forward to speak as a proponent of
the petition. Angela M. Wallace, Sherlynn Everly, Kristin Watt and Joanna Barnes spoke as proponents of
the petition.
Judge Hallmark asked if there was anyone present who wished to come forward to speak in opposition to
the petition. Patrick Feeney spoke in opposition of the petition.
Discussion followed.
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Oakland County Election Commission Meeting
Moved by HALLMARK seconded by BROWN that the petition submitted by Angela Marie Wallace for
Patrick Feeney, Park Commissioner, Township of Holly be disapproved.
VOTE ON PATRICK FEENEY PETITION: AYES: HALLMARK, BROWN, WITTENBERG. (3)
NAYS: NONE. (0)
The petition was DISAPPROVED.
PUBLIC COMMENT: Kristin Watt addressed the Election Commission.
Moved by BROWN seconded by WITTENBERG that the meeting be adjourned. Motion carried.
Judge Hallmark adjourned the meeting at 9:50 a.m.
Lisa Brown
Clerk/Register of Deeds and
Secretary to the Board of County Election Commissioners