City of Wyoming Mayor Kent Vanderwood is one of 16 state residents charged by Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel with election law and forgery felonies in connection with the 2020 presidential election ‘false electors’ scheme. Vanderwood has been charged with eight felonies.
Daniel Rivera is with the Democracy Coalition and elections systems coordinator for Michigan League of Conservation Voters
“Vanderwood must resign from his position, and I say that because doing so is so necessary to ensure that Michigan voters, especially the constituents of the City of Wyoming, myself being one, can continue to trust in the integrity of our local government.”
Brian Lennon is attorney for Kent Vanderwood. In a statement to WGVU he explained, “Mayor Vanderwood will not resign or voluntarily recuse himself from the important and completely unrelated work he is required to perform as the duly-elected Mayor of the City of Wyoming. He looks forward to his vindication in a court of law in Ingham County.”
In July, community members and Democratic State Representatives asked Vanderwood to recuse himself or resign.
A statement from the City of Wyoming reads, “We are aware of the charges against Kent Vanderwood. These actions did not take place in his capacity as a city official. With any charges, there is a legal process that needs to be followed.”
Patrick Center, WGVU News.