MASON, Mich. (AP) — A mid-Michigan sheriff is apologizing for using a county-funded email program to announce his 2020 campaign.
The Lansing State Journal reports Ingham County Sheriff Scott Wriggelsworth says he's prepared to deal with any penalties that could follow. He says in a statement that he made a mistake and promised "it won't happen again."
Wriggelsworth on Friday used the Ingham County Non-Public Alert System to issue a press release announcing he had filed to run for sheriff again in 2020.
Wriggelsworth said he directed his secretary to write and send the message to media and department staff.
Craig Mauger, executive director of the nonprofit Michigan Campaign Finance Network, says Wriggelsworth's actions were in violation of Michigan campaign finance laws. State law prohibits candidates from using public resources for campaign activities.
