News from
The Michigan Democratic Party
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 2,2011
Contact:John Tramontana
517-371-5410
Snyder Administration Once Again Violates Campaign Finance Laws
MDP Files Complaint After Second Recent Violation
LANSING – The Michigan Democratic Party today filed a complaint with the Department of State against the Rick Snyder administration for violating Michigan’s campaign finance laws. It marks the second violation by the administration in the past few weeks.
On July 28,2011,the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development posted on its taxpayer-funded website,a link to the facebook page of “Rick Snyder for Michigan” – the candidate committee of Governor Rick Snyder. A screenshot of the violation is attached. The posting has since been removed. According to the Secretary of State,“Rick Snyder for Michigan” is an active candidate committee.
“Does this administration think it’s above the law?,” Michigan Democratic Party Chair Mark Brewer asked. “First we have Governor’s Snyder’s staffer sending fundraising emails with state resources,and now we have a state department promoting a campaign website. What’s next,opening up a campaign headquarters in the Romney Building?”
“The Department of State needs to take these violations seriously and thoroughly investigate,” added Brewer. “Blatant violations of campaign finance laws will not be tolerated by the people of Michigan. This administration may want to think about a quick refresher course when it comes to Michigan law.”
Last month,Snyder’s office admitted to violating the law by sending out a fundraising email for the Grand Traverse County Republican Party. A spokesperson for Governor Snyder called the violation,“a serious lack of judgment.” A copy of the most recent complaint is attached.
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