Breaking News
Local News

Presque Isle County board nixes Whitmer impeachment support

By Steve Schulwitz 1 min read

The Presque Isle Board of Commissioners on Wednesday voted against a resolution that would have thrown the board's support behind a legislative effort to impeach Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.

After listening to public comment from six residents, the commissioners voted down the resolution 3-2.

Commissioners Michael Darga, Carl Altman, and John Chappa voted against the resolution, while Lee Gapczynski and Nancy Shutes voted for it.

Three Republican lawmakers have introduced a resolution calling for impeachment hearings against the Democratic governor over her handling of the coronavirus pandemic.

In addition, dozens of recall petitions filed by residents are in the works.

Starting at /week.