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Minnesota Sen. Nicole Mitchell will resign after burglary conviction
https://bringmethenews.com/minnesota-news/minnesota-sen-nicole-mitchell-will-resign-after-burglary-convictionMinnesota Sen. Nicole Mitchell has announced that she will resign following her burglary conviction.
Mitchell said in a statement Monday that she will resign from the Minnesota Senate by 5 p.m. on Aug. 4, after she completes a few tasks, which include wrapping up outstanding legislative projects, completing "ongoing constituent services," transitioning legislative staff, and finding health insurance for her son.
"Senator Mitchell's constituents deserve her legislative projects to be finalized or ready to hand off to her successor before she resigns," the announcement reads. "Senator Michell's constituents also deserve to have their outstanding issues handled before her resignation."
The announcement indicates that Mitchell will help her staff find new employment, "as her conduct should not negatively impact their careers and livelihoods."
Mitchell said in a statement Monday that she will resign from the Minnesota Senate by 5 p.m. on Aug. 4, after she completes a few tasks, which include wrapping up outstanding legislative projects, completing "ongoing constituent services," transitioning legislative staff, and finding health insurance for her son.
"Senator Mitchell's constituents deserve her legislative projects to be finalized or ready to hand off to her successor before she resigns," the announcement reads. "Senator Michell's constituents also deserve to have their outstanding issues handled before her resignation."
The announcement indicates that Mitchell will help her staff find new employment, "as her conduct should not negatively impact their careers and livelihoods."