Helmkamp v. Livonia City Council

Defendants, City Council of Livonia and the Election Commission of the City of Livonia, appeal as of right from an order of mandamus, issued by the Wayne Circuit Court, requiring them to hold a special election to fill a vacancy in the position of mayor. We reverse.

The facts are not in dispute. On November 4, 1986, Livonia Mayor Edward H. McNamara was elected Executive of Wayne County. His term in that office commenced January 1, 1987. His term of office as mayor of Livonia, however, was not to expire until December 31, 1987, subsequent to the next regularly scheduled mayoral election on…