We, the residents of Van Buren Township, are initiating a recall of the entire Board of Trustees. This is due to the Board’s recent actions regarding the approval of a Hyper Scale Data Center and the $125 million local tax incentive given to Google to help build it.
We believe the Board has:
- Violated Transparency: Approved a major industrial project behind closed doors and under strict Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs), keeping residents in the dark.
- Ignored Public Voice: Proceeded with a project of this scale, without the approval, input or consent of the residents who will be directly impacted.
- Acted in Bad Faith: Prioritized corporate interests over the safety, infrastructure, and quality of life of Van Buren Township residents.
WHO: The entire Van Buren Township Board of Trustees
| Name | Office |
|---|---|
| Kevin McNamara | Supervisor |
| Leon Wright | Clerk |
| Sharry Budd | Treasurer |
| Bryon Kelley | Trustee |
| Kevin Martin | Trustee |
| Donald Boynton, Jr. | Trustee |
HOW YOU CAN HELP
Sign the recall petition!
The language on the recall petitions will state “At the May 19th Van Buren Charter Township Board meeting, [member of the board] voted to support Resolution No. 2026-10, which was a Resolution of real industrial facilities tax exemption for Google, LLC.”
- Where to sign
- October 31 – 9747 Jackson St (Haggerty Sub), 5–7 p.m.
- October 31 – Harris Park (across from Menard’s), 9:30 a.m.–1 p.m.
- November 1 – Horizon Park, Belleville, 1–3 p.m.
- November 3 (Election Day) – outside both polling locations
- Township Hall – 46425 Tyler Rd
- Haggerty & Coolidge near Wayne County Community College
Who can sign
- You must be a registered voter in Van Buren Charter Township.
- You sign the official petition form. You’ll have to sign all six petition forms—once for each member of the board! This website does not collect signatures.
- Print your name, address, and the date as the form asks, so your signature can be verified.
Your mailing address must read Van Buren TWP to sign the petition.
Not sure you’re registered at your current address? Check at mi.gov/vote.
How the process works
- Signatures are collected from registered voters in Van Buren Township.
- Once filed, the county reviews the signatures. If enough are valid, a recall election is scheduled. This election will likely occur in May 2027.
- During that recall election, the board members will have to face the voters and once again run for their seat. This will be our chance to elect new members to the board who will actually put our community over corporations!
Spread the word!
- Share this website and the information about the petition to anyone and everyone you know who is registered to vote in Van Buren Township.
- Find us on:
- Instagram – @recallthemallvbt
- Facebook – @recallthemallvbt
This is a grassroots effort by the people who know and love Van Buren Township. More information will be added here as we go!
Be a Volunteer or Ask a Question
If you would like to volunteer, or if you have problems with transportation getting to any of these locations, please feel free to reach out to us and someone will bring a petition to you.
If you have any concerns and would like to remain anonymous, please message us below with a phone number or an email address you feel comfortable with, whichever feels safest and most protected to you, and we will reach out to you.
This page is informational only and is not legal advice. Dates and requirements are set by Michigan election law and the county clerk.