Mark Brant, Monroe County Commissioner in Michigan, Reelected Despite Impending Prison Term
Mark Brant, a Monroe County commissioner in Michigan, has been reelected for another term but will soon be off to federal prison for allowing his land to be used to grow marijuana for distribution across state borders. Despite his 18-month prison sentence, Brant has no plans to resign and will continue collecting a salary.
Key Points
- Mark Brant was sentenced to 18 months in prison for involvement in the marijuana business
- Brant pleaded guilty to allowing his land in Michigan to be used to grow marijuana for distribution in Ohio
- Despite his sentence, Brant was reelected for another four-year term as a county commissioner
- Residents question how he can represent the people of Monroe County from a prison cell
Cons
- Mark Brant will soon be off to federal prison for allowing his land to be used to grow marijuana for distribution across state borders
- He will continue to collect a salary despite being in prison