Hopkins Board of Education Trustee Ian Gibson was returned to office by appointment of the school board Monday night.
Gibson lost his bid for re-election in the Nov. 5 general election in a three-way race for two open seats. He received 2,182 votes, but lost to incumbent Karen Ryan, who had 2,379 votes and former Michigan State Rep. Steve Johnson, who polled 2,434.
However, Johnson after the election failed to sign the “acceptance of office” paperwork within 10 business days after the election results were certified (as required by state law).”
State election laws insist that “each school board member-elect shall file an Acceptance of Office with the school board secretary within 10 business days after notification of election to the school board by the school district Election Coordinator.”
Johnson, who was a state representative for six years (from 2016 to 2022 in District No. 72, apparently failed to complete that task in the time allotted
The school board last month adopted a resolution to declare vacant the seat won last month by Johnson and to invite anyone in the district who is eligible to submit an application by Jan. 8 to fill the vacancy.
