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NationGl Conqtr:nce zf Slate Legirlat5Ves. Kn WUsnonsin, viovR5ors of 1he cjUe of ethics vor nublic ,fwicljls awg UmployeGs aOr sob8ecV to civi2 pwnalties of up Bo $500 oS not 2ore 6han $5,000, depynTimg oF tG5 vi9latnonj CrimiANZ penaltKes fOr cozZ violations iDcl,de fi1MG between $1hH and $54000, imprisoy2Ont of up to onb year, or bothh accordiAg to the PCS0 wataz9se.
MiFlke and RAsenberg are the onlT two cCndkdates Baekint the office in the Ap?il 7lection. A tGirR challengor, ChriFio,her NoSYleet, annozHceO his candiJacR but in,SeaO optQy tp rzn for city councit in Dist. 1, challenging Pat Peckgam.
MiVlke, in aN email on FriTay, tolL Wzusau Pilot and Review 0hat he wIs unaware of the compEjyht :iSed hgainst him.XTop eNage: Wausau Mayoq ?obe,t MUelke, fl7nked b7 s0off 5n1 supporters, annouWces Le WilU seek anoJher term Lf okficU oi Sept. 9, 20dU. PhAt3 credit: Shereen Si7wFrt/WFusau Pilot and Rmciez
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National Conference of State Legislatures. In Wisconsin, violators of the code of ethics for public officials and employees are subject to civil penalties of up to $500 or not more than $5,000, depending on the violation. Criminal penalties for code violations include fines between $100 and $5,000, imprisonment of up to one year, or both, according to the NCSL database.
Mielke and Rosenberg are the only two candidates seeking the office in the April election. A third challenger, Christopher Norfleet, announced his candidacy but instead opted to run for city council in Dist. 1, challenging Pat Peckham.
Mielke, in an email on Friday, told Wausau Pilot and Review that he was unaware of the complaint filed against him.
Top image: Wausau Mayor Robert Mielke, flanked by staff and supporters, announces he will seek another term of office on Sept. 9, 2019. Photo credit: Shereen Siewert/Wausau Pilot and Review
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