Recall hearing will decide fate of petition

A proceeding to decide the fate of a recall effort against a White Pigeon village official takes place today.

Language to recall White Pigeon Village President Tyler Royce has been submitted to the St. Joseph County Clerk’s office. As a result, a clarity/factuality public hearing happens at 3 p.m. in Courtroom B at the county courthouse in Centreville.

Jerry Kash filed the paperwork earlier this month in the office of county clerk Lindsay Oswald. Kash alleges Royce has compromised ethics, and used municipal equipment and employees to perform personal work outside the realm of village-related duties.

Ultimately, Kash hopes to recall Royce from the position Royce has held the past five-plus years.

Whether Kash is able to proceed with the recall petition is contingent on results of today’s hearing.

The election commission is comprised of Oswald, Probate Court Judge David Tomlinson and Treasurer Kathy Humphreys.