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September 3, 2005East Bay residents to circulate petitionsFROM STAFF REPORTSTRAVERSE CITY - East Bay Township citizens will begin circulating petitions to recall township clerk Janice Gee and treasurer Debora Watson, alleging they failed to properly maintain the township's financial books resulting in mismanagement of public funds. Voters won't be asked to recall Gee for embezzling township funds, although she goes on trial Oct. 18 for seven felony counts of embezzling more than $19,000. The county election commission on Thursday eliminated the phrase "diverting township funds for personal use" from the petition language, finding the statement was "unclear." County Clerk Linda Coburn said the language must provide specific information that can be defended against, such as dates and dollar amounts. For the same reason, the commission rejected petition language to recall township parks commissioner Mike Simerson for allegedly using township equipment for "primarily" private use. Petition circulators have until Nov. 21 to collect 908 signatures for each official to force a recall election in February, Coburn said. See Related Stories: East Bay finances: 'Little stuff' totals thousands - August 28, 2005 Prosecutor says East Bay probe may widen - August 26, 2005 Former East Bay supervisor likely purchased personal items - August 21, 2005 East Bay Township clerk is back to work - August 21, 2005 More money may be missing in East Bay - August 16, 2005 Lile suggests shutting down East Bay government to fix mess - July 22, 2005 East Bay Township supervisor expects 'real ugly' meeting - July 22, 2005 East Bay assessor to be paid as fate is determined - July 12, 2005 Errors pile up in review of East Bay records - July 10, 2005 Public backs East Bay probe leading to arrest of clerk - June 28, 2005 East Bay Township clerk charged with embezzlement felonies - June 23, 2005 Township officials pushed for audit leading to Gee's arrest - June 23, 2005
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