Utah
Utah County Commissioner clarifies ‘incorrect’ quotes used in Leavitt mailers
UTAH COUNTY, Utah – Utah County Commissioner Amelia Gardner distances herself from Utah County Legal professional David Leavitt after an “incorrect and unauthorized quote” was used with out her permission.
In an announcement despatched to KSL-TV from a celebration representing Gardner, they seen Leavitt’s marketing campaign despatched out mailers to Utah County residents implying that Gardner is endorsing Leavitt.
The mailers present Garnder’s portrait with a Fb submit she made on March 18, 2021, saying, “he (Leavitt) as soon as once more exhibits that he’s a real protection of true justice. We’re so fortunate to have a county lawyer who cares extra about justice than prosecution numbers. His reforms ought to be a mannequin for the nation.”
The letter despatched to Utah County residents from the Leavitt marketing campaign. (Credit score: Candid Communications)
Nevertheless, Gardner’s assertion clarifies that the quote was a submit “concerning a program” from Leavitt’s workplace, and it’s not “an endorsement on Mr. Leavitt as a present candidate.”
“To be clear, I’ve made no endorsement within the Utah County Legal professional race and didn’t give consent for my title, picture, or quote for use, particularly when quoted incorrectly,” Gardner mentioned within the assertion.
KSL-TV tried to contact Leavitt’s workplace for a response, however they haven’t responded at the moment.