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Recall organizers targeting Oakland County's Dave Woodward to start collecting signatures July 25
By Heather Catallo at WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News
· July 13, 2026
· 6 min read
Organizers of a recall effort against Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chair Dave Woodward say they will move forward with collecting signatures, despite a judge not yet having ruled on Woodward's attempt to stop it.Woodwards attorney filed a claim of appeal in early May from the April 27, 2...
Key takeaway Woodwards attorney filed a claim of appeal in early May from the April 27, 2026, election commission decision to approve two recall petitions against the powerful Oakland County politician.
Why this matters in The Detroit
The recall effort against Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chair Dave Woodward has significant implications for Detroit area residents, particularly those in neighboring communities like Royal Oak, Birmingham, and Troy. As the chair of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners, Woodward's actions and decisions have a ripple effect on the region's governance and policies. The controversy surrounding his consulting work and the Flock drone trial agreement has eroded trust among voters, who are now mobilizing to hold him accountable. The recall organizers' decision to start collecting signatures on July 25 sets a tight deadline to gather the required 9,000 signatures by July 31. If successful, this recall effort could have a profound impact on the balance of power in Oakland County and potentially influence the dynamics of regional cooperation and decision-making that affect Detroit and its surrounding communities.
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Published: July 13, 2026 ·
Source: WXYZ Channel 7 (ABC Detroit) - News ·
Reading time: 6 min
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What is this story about? Organizers of a recall effort against Oakland County Board of Commissioners Chair Dave Woodward say they will move forward with collecting signatures, despite a judge not yet having ruled on Woodward's attempt to stop it.Woodwards attorney filed a claim of appeal in early May from the April 27, 2...
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