Macomb Prosecutor Lucido (R) likely broke campaign law, state determines

Macomb County Prosecutor Peter Lucido likely violated the Michigan Campaign Finance Act when he distributed a county newsletter containing a link to his campaign website, the Michigan Department of State has determined.

State law prohibits the use of taxpayer-funded resources for campaign purposes.

The Department of State admonished Lucido, saying all campaign finance violations are a threat to democracy.

While the monetary cost of commingling public and campaign emails may be minimal, the impact can be a significant advantage for campaign purposes,” the state wrote in its determination. “Additionally, public resources are used to maintain an email list and contact individuals that may not be on an email list for Pete Lucido’s campaign.”

In April, Mark Brewer, an attorney and the former chair of the Michigan Democratic Party, lodged a complaint against Lucido, a Republican, alleging he violated the Michigan Campaign Finance Act by using county funds, staff, and other public resources for his political campaign.



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