Recall Push Heats Up in Whitehall

A recall vote looms over Mayor Michael Bivens and Councilmembers Lori Elmore and Amy Harcar as petitioners Holly Stein and Patricia Balzer deliver their final pitch to the council this Tuesday—just one week before Election Day on June 23. With early voting underway, tensions rise after Elmore was caught campaigning during a public meeting, sparking legal scrutiny under Ohio’s strict campaign rules for public officials. While the mayor and council members tout lower crime and fiscal stability, the recall team argues the city’s direction needs a change—and the clock is ticking. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0de3a2e1e807b0fd