Walker in default at State Elections Board

Walker in Default at the State Elections Board
MADISON – Milwaukee County Executive Scott Walker yesterday missed his
deadline to submit a response to a complaint filed against him with the State Elections Board.

The State Elections Board launched an investigation of Scott Walker’s illegal use of funds from his campaign account on May 13th.

Since then, the Board has already given Scott Walker two extensions to file a sworn, written response to the complaint and turn over files related to the violations.

• On May 26th, John Hiller, the Treasurer for the Walker Campaign,
requested an extension until June 10th.
• On June 10th, Hiller again requested an additional extension to June 20th.

After granting the second extension, the State Elections Board informed the Walker Campaign that if they did not file by June 20, 2005, the Board would take a non-response as an indication that the Walker Campaign does not contest the allegations of the complaint.

Walker’s response was due yesterday by 4:30 pm in the State Elections Board Offices. When the offices closed last night, nothing had been received from Walker or his campaign at the State Elections Board.

If Walker is found in violation of Wisconsin Campaign Law he could face felony charges and substantial fines.