Hurrah for speaking out against this travesty our community has had to endure... vote YES to recall! The ballot will have in on the back side ... so Flip it over and vote YES to get our city back to where we want it ... a great city moving forward!

Thank you, Jim for your honesty, your candor and your opinion as to the recall of Janice Daniels as Mayor of the City of Troy. I my over 30 years of living in this fine city, I have NEVER been so angry and upset at what has gone on during meetings and outside of meetings. I have found that the mayor has her own agenda and could care less about the citizens. The argument with Mary Kerwin was the last straw-How dare she make Mrs. Kerwin's honor less of an honor by using her own agenda to announce that this honor was from Democratic Club. All she had to do was read the proclamation-she didn't have to argue with the recipient. She didn't need to embarrass Mrs. Kerwin or the rest of the city council, but yet she did. Enough is enough-PLEASE Troy, VOTE YES TO RECALL JANICE DANIELS. Let's take back our city!!

Jim Campbell’s comments reveal him as a member of the Coffee Party, and he uses some extreme language to describe Mayor Daniels. He has a right to vote how he wishes and to encourage others to vote the same way, but to imply that the 4 items in the recall petition are completely true and unbiased is laughable. Her rebuttal is true and puts her in the best light. Perhaps he could name some specifics that are not true instead of just saying it is full of distortions.

http://troy.patch.com/blog_posts/mayoral-recall-a-referendum-on-american-democracy

http://troy.patch.com/blog_posts/are-all-faiths-welcome-in-troys-public-square

http://troy.patch.com/blog_posts/questions-for-matt-binkowski-on-troy-mayoral-recall

http://troy.patch.com/blog_posts/election-nullifiers-to-circulate-misleading-petition

There is nothing wrong with the Tea Party; it is a conservative wing of the Republican Party that cares about our country’s future as much as the Coffee Party does. The behavior of the anti-Tea Party rallies was pretty amazing; they left behind a huge amount of litter for other people to clean up.

The City Council will have an interesting November and December if the recall “succeeds.” Please join me in voting No on the mayoral recall so the deadlocked council can do city business before Christmas instead of figuring out a new process for choosing Mayor Daniels’ replacement.

Mayor Daniels wanted to meet the people who are opposing her before they vote to recall her. Most of the recall supporters have never met her, much less shared a cup of coffee or a meal with her.

I think it takes a lot of class and guts to knock on doors of people who oppose you to dialogue with them. Her opponents would call it “reaching out” if they didn’t dislike her so much.

There’s at least two ways to look at everything, and apparently Jim Campbell has chosen to look at the coffee side. I’ll stick with tea, thank you.

Not easy trying to expose the liberal liars.

Daffy/Matt, I've just said that there are at least two ways to look at everything. I'm not saying Jim Campbell is not doing what he thinks is best for the people of Troy. He just has a different view than me and many others who will be voting No on the recall.

Thank You! Councilman Campbell!

Dale -
"Her rebuttal is true"...except for the whole library on Saturday thing, right? She did vote no against the library opening on Saturday which is the EXACT OPPOSITE of what she claims in her rebuttal, right? Is that specific enough?

The guy was the President of the Troy Republicans...I would guess this is the first time in his life he has ever been referred to as liberal. I am sure the explanation for this is that he must be a Republican in name only. So if the Democrats are for her recall, the independents are for her recall, and the people that just aren't republican enough for you are also for her recall...then that doesn't leave very many people left.

I am hoping that the mayor is not only recalled, but that she is recalled by an overwhelming majority so there is no confusion. This is election will make the statement loud and clear that our city won't be used as a political playground anymore.

CM Campbell, I am proud to have you represent me. Thank you for taking a formal position regarding Mayor Daniels' reckless performance. We, the people, will hold her accountable by voting YES: to RECALL MAYOR Daniels on November 6, 2012. I have spoken to the masses across the miles. If Daniels had worked half as hard as mayor, as she does by ringing doors and intimidating voters, all would benefit. I have already voted: YES; TO RECALL MAYOR DANIELS.

Thank you Councilmen Campbell, Slater and McGinnis! Your words, support and service is deeply appreciated.

Since Dale wants to make this about tea and coffee let's do it. For any you out there that have had enough tea for the year please make sure to Vote Yes on the Recall and vote for Mary Kerwin. If you live on the north side of Troy please vote for Louise Schilling for County Commissioner.

It's time for a change in Troy. Say NO to TEA!

In addition to CM Campbell;CM Slater & CW McGinnis, I applaud you. Your impeccable leadership, wisdom and service will continue to guide us and encourage others to consider future council positions. Together, you work in the best interest of Troy....Kudos !

Amen Toby! Kudos to you too!

Thank you CM Campbell, McGuiness and Slater. You give us hope.

Thank you CM Campbell, McGuiness and Slater. I appreciate your courage and candor.

CM Henderson mentions how difficult it is for Ms. Daniels to be "bombarded" by the press. But let's remember one thing: Ms. Daniels herself is responsible for that onslaught. No other Mayor in Troy has faced this type of questioning before. No other Mayor in Troy has had this much negative press. No other Mayor in Troy has caused this much controversy.

And whom can Mayor Daniels blame for that? Oh, that's right...herself.

What is difficult, Mr. Henderson, is doing the right thing and standing up for the same. I'm pretty sure the press would leave the Mayor alone more if she tried it.

Isn't it interesting that Janice and her supporters feel she was "bombarded" by the press, but say nothing of when she went on radio shows to try and defend herself. Even then she didn't know how to keep her mouth shut!

Thank you to Councilman Campbell for standing up for what is right!! Thank you to Council members McGinnis and Slater for their support and also doing what is right.

We need more council members like these fine people!

Thank you Jim Campbell, you obviously care about our city first and not your political future. To all of those who cast a ballot for Jim Campbell, we knew what we were voting fore and we got what we voted fore, honesty and integerity. Let make this "Recall" happen and get back to the business of the city.

Mr. Murrish is wrong, again. It's no longer frustrating to hear Mr. Murrish with his blind allegiance spewing the same falsehoods and nonsense, it's comical. Truly. And Freedommatters is drinking the Kool-Aid and spouting the same old nonsense that if you aren't in favor of the mayor, you're a liberal, when nothing could be further from the truth. And once again (or is it a thousand times again), she brought this on herself. No other 'conservative' member of Council is under the spector of a recall. And it's interesting how her supporters cry out for her freedom of speech rights, and would deny Mr. Campbell, Mr. Slater, and Ms. McGinnis those same rights. And, yes, her totally misguided attempt to support Howrylak over Mary Kerwin resulted in the ultimate final insult to the citizens of Troy (by the way, isn't it odd that Howrylak begs for a clean campaign, and yet the Republican Party pays for smear adds on TV?). Yes indeed, Mr. Murrish is wrong, again.

For the 18 years that I served on the Troy City Council we all worked together for the betterment of the city. Yes we had some knock down drag out arguments...we had many 4-3 votes but it was never the same 4 and the same 3 because we all cared much more about Troy and what was best for ALL the citizens of our great city. We were truly a non-partisan council. Troy was the envy of cities all over the country and indeed in other parts of the world. Businesses and residents alike were very proud to call Troy their home. I have friends across the country that used to live in Troy that are in disbelief about the state of the city. Janice Daniels has turned the City of Troy into an embarrassment and worse because her ideology is much more important to her than what is best for the city. If she is not recalled Troy will continue to be fractured and torn apart. For the betterment of the City of Troy I urge everyone to vote yes to Recall Janice Daniels.

REALLY: you hit the nail spot on. The comedy continues; Howrylak & Co. on Livernois is void of "NO RECALL" signs. Yet, every other Howrylak sign in town is paired with the copycat, red No sign and GOSSELIN , but Howrylak-central is void..hummm? Troy voters are intelligent. Vote YES: RECALL Mayor Daniels PLUS vote KERWIN & SCHILLING on November 6!

Dale: Where was the anti-tea party rally where a mess was left for others to clean up? Really, I want to know. Prove it. I think you are lying again, and avoided the question.

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The robo call I received from Ms. Daniels was untrue. It said council will raise taxes if she is recalled and that it is a power grab.

Sorry for previous comment.

Mayor Daniels likes to say that she is doing something based on her "principles." It appears that Councilman Campbell is a man of principles also. I applaud him for deciding, as a businessman, former Republican Club president and scout leader that truth and integrity DO matter in Troy. One can only imagine how difficult it must be to on the city council and helplessly watch our city endure one humiliating situation after another, due to the words and actions of one person, the Mayor. If this were the private sector, which the Tea Party/Libertarians so often hold up as the gold standard, Mayor Daniels would have been reprimanded and fired for cause months ago. Thank you, Mr. Campbell, Ms. McGinnis and Mr. Slater for having the foresight to look beyond ideology and partisanship, and try and prevent further damage to our city's reputation and growth. It is about time to put the focus back on our city in a positive light and OFF the Mayor's antics.

We should vote Councilman Jim Campbell out of office.
We watched the replay regarding 2012 Troy Distinguished Citizen Award,
GIVEN TO Mary KerwiN, MARY KERWIN WAS OUT OF ORDER AN HAD NO RESPECT FOR THE OFFICE MAYOR OF TROY. OR Mayor Janice Daniels..
OUR MAYOR OF TROY, MICHIGAN, Mayor Janice Daniels. WAS READING THIS proclamation
AT TROY COUNCIL MEETING WHEN FOR NO REASON MARY KERWIN INTERRUPTED OUR MAYOR OF TROY READING THIS PROCLAMATION BY DISRUPTING THIS READING FOR NO REASON; SOUND LIKE THIS WAS A PLAN TO DISCREDIT Mayor Janice Daniels... AND FOR NO OTHER REASON.
MARY KERWIN AND Councilman Jim Campbell SHOULD APOLIZIE TO THE CITY OF TROY AN OUR MAYOR.
MARY KERWIN SHOULD KNOW BETTER, SHAME ON YOU MARY KERWIN AND YOUR FRIEND’S LIKE Councilman Jim Campbell USING DIRTY TRICKS TO TRYING TO DISCREDIT THE OFFICE OF MAYOR CITY OF TROY.
WE NEED TO WORK TOGETHER NOT LIKE THE DAYS OF PAST WORKING AGAINST EACH LIKE Councilman Jim Campbell MISLEADING WAYS,

PROCLAMATION IN RECOGNITION OF MARY KERWIN
TROY’S DISTINGUISHED CITIZEN FOR 2012

WHEREAS, Mary Kerwin has built a solid reputation as being a committed volunteer, serving many organizations with an enthusiasm and dedication that is respected by all who know her; and

WHEREAS, Mary has been a Troy resident for 24 years. She and Stormy Beyer, her husband of 32 years, have raised two wonderful children, Rory and Katie who learned from their parents the true meaning of volunteering and
giving back to one's community; and

WHEREAS, Mary's volunteer efforts through St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church include: Lector, Eucharistic Minister, Women's Fellowship, Funeral Luncheons and she has worked in RC1A and Catechetical programs; and

WHEREAS, Mary's dedicated efforts on behalf of the Troy School District include working on many Troy Board committees, volunteering as HOSTS mentor, chairing and serving on many committees at local schools, serving as PTA President at Hamilton and PTO President at Smith and Parliamentarian for the PTA/PTO Presidents' Council.

WHEREAS, Mary organized the first Family Fun Night at Smith Middle School. She served on the THS Booster Board, and the District School Improvement Team. Mary also served eight years on the Troy Board of Education, holding all offices, and she was recognized for outstanding leadership by county, state and national organizations; and

WHEREAS, Mary has been very committed to her community as well. She serves as President for the Women Officials Network, MSU Extension Leadership Council Chair and on the State Council. She is a longtime member of
Leadership Troy, League of Women Voters, Troy Community Coalition, Friends of the Troy Public Library, and Troy Historical Society, donating her time and making monetary donations to the organizations; and

WHEREAS, Mary's dedicated commitment to the City includes being an Alumna of the Troy Citizens Academy, serving on Troy Futures Task Force Image and Feel and Lifestyle committees, serving two years on Troy Planning Commission - one year as Vice-Chair, serving four years on Troy City Council - one year as Mayor Pro Tem. Mary also was President of the MML Elected Officials Academy; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Troy City Council extends special recognition to Mary Kerwin, for
her selfless and tireless service and dedication to this community; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Troy City Council and all of Troy’s residents congratulate Mary Kerwin for being named Troy’s Distinguished Citizen for 2012 and wish her continued success in all future endeavors.

Presented this 17th day of October 2012.

Buh bye, Mayor Daniels......here's a portion of an email I received from a high school classmate, THS alum who currently lives in New York City. She is blissfully ignorant of the front-and-center fun and games we have endured here in Troy, but calling us out on the national media perception of our fair town because of our inept mayor:
"Janice Daniels keeps showing up in all my NATIONAL news feeds, and it's always embarrassing for Troy. I swear everyone thinks that Troy is a huge hicktown w/ a ignorant bigot as a mayor. This needs to end."
And......scene.

I just remembered I wrote to Mayor Daniels when she omitted the city charter from the oath. I saved the email and just reread what she wrote. She said one reason is she is required to sign a proclamation to term limits. She does not believe in term limits and feels..."The best term limits are an informed citizenry who will vote out perceived bad leadership." Wow! The irony! Vote to YES to Recall Janice Daniels!

JS: ??
"MARY KERWIN AND Councilman Jim Campbell SHOULD APOLIZIE TO THE CITY OF TROY AN OUR MAYOR. "
I am not finding your word APOLIZIE in the dictionary. We, the people, are educated, informed and prepared to vote YES: to RECALL MAYOR DANIELS on November 6, 2012.

The dedicated citizens of Troy also need to remember those names supporting Janice and seen on the mailing filled with lies. Three current members of council, Henderson, Fleming and Tietz appear on the flyer. How can anyone with any ounce of integrity and decency be a part of this sham to dissuade those who they were elected to serve? This has to stop. I know for a fact that there are more citizens in Troy who are intelligent, respectful and want what's best for our fine city than those who continue to run amok, spread lies and do whatever is necessary for political gain. We will show not only our community, but the nation that we insist on leaders dedicated to Troy. We will not allow those who want to use it for their greedy, malicious means. We will recall Janice Daniels! Let this be a strong message to others. We will repair the damage done to our reputation. We will hold those elected accountable for their words and actions.

Thank you for sharing your perspective, Councilman Campbell. And I appreciate the insight here from Mayor Pro Tem McGinnis and Councilman Slater. Folks trying to discern should consider the following about these three leaders:

I am grateful to Mayor Pro Tem Maureen McGinnis for patiently and professionally bringing her bright, legal mind to the council table and continuing her family’s legacy of giving back to this community. Clearly, the fruit does not fall far from the tree as she builds upon the contribution her father -- who served on the school board for five years (two of them as President) – made to Troy.

I am humbled that Councilman Dane Slater chooses to give of his retirement years to dispassionately and logically pursue evidence-based decision making. A retired Troy Police Captain, he clearly brings an understanding of municipal management and the challenges of Troy’s Police Department. This is critical, especially given the fact that Troy’s PD has been rewound to a largely reactive department, versus proactive department.

I am relieved that Councilman Jim Campbell brings his private sector experience to the table. His pragmatic, truly business-like approach is proven; this is a man who purchased a company near bankruptcy and successfully turned it around. Campbell is a fiscal conservative with the business know-how critical to council’s ability to navigate through this complicated time in Troy’s history.

I am proud of the city I live in and believe in our motto: “Troy-The City of Tomorrow Today” and my choice is clear: I'm voting NO to recall the mayor. In my eyes, those who are trying to recall her are the bullies. I don't think our city has been tarnished by her, maybe by you recall folks, but houses in my neighborhood have sold very quickly, so the mayor hasn't "tarnished" the city as some of you have implied. I agreed with her regarding the transit center and I certainly did not vote for the library millage.

Anonymous: Home buyers looking to purchase a home select Troy's exemplary schools; affordable tax rate and quality city services.The mayor is not an important part of the BIG PIGTURE. Daniels' RECALL is in the best interest of the community. The voters are prepared to vote YES; to RECALL MAYOR DANIELS on Tuesday.

When Mayor Daniels announced her candidacy, she described herself as a grassroots Independent in the Troy Times. As her true hyper-partisanship becomes more and more transparent to more and more residents, here are some thoughts about the root cause of the divisiveness in Troy and why we need to reject this partisanship: http://troy.patch.com/blog_posts/lets-seize-the-opportunity-to-ensure-troy-remains-a-vital-organization#comments