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David LaGrand Discloses Finances and Pledges to Never Become a Lobbyist
Posted on June 01, 2010
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Contact: Maria Filice
Tel. 616. 454. 9790 or
517. 303. 1507
Email: mfilice@davidlagrand.com
Grand Rapids, Mich. June 1, 2010- Today, David LaGrand voluntarily disclosed his personal finances. LaGrand, a firm supporter of government transparency, called his fellow candidates and elected officials to do the same.
Currently, Michigan does not require elected officials to disclose their finances. LaGrand disclosed all automobiles, stocks, mutual funds, accounts, retirement funds, business interests and real estate owned solely or jointly with his spouse. LaGrand believes full financial transparency is essential. “The citizens of Michigan have an absolute right to know if their elected officials have any conflicts of interest,” LaGrand said, “by voluntarily disclosing my finances I hope to encourage all candidates and elected officials to do the same in order to provide the people of Michigan with trusted and open leadership.”
LaGrand did more than just disclose his personal finances. He pledged, when elected he will require his political staff to disclose their finances and sign an agreement restricting and disclosing any outside employment.
In a bold move, LaGrand pledged to never serve as a lobbyist following any term in state office. He said, “Lansing is run by special interests. I pledge to never accept a job as a lobbyist to demonstrate to the people of this District that I answer to no one but them.”
David LaGrand worked as an Assistant Kent County Prosecutor, formed several private law practices, created two successful small businesses, including the Wealthy Street Bakery, and was elected to the Grand Rapids City Commission in 2007. David is a member of Eastern Avenue Christian Reformed Church and lives with his wife Melissa and their four children.
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