In politics, trust and transparency should be the foundation upon which democracy stands. However, Mississippians have repeatedly been let down by the system designed to ensure fair and honest elections.
Attorney General Lynn Fitch, the state's top law enforcement officer and the sole authority entrusted with enforcing campaign finance laws has fallen short of her duty during her time in office. The consequences of which undermine the very essence of our democracy.
Though the Secretary of State’s office and the Ethics Commission play a role in campaign finance in our state, Attorney General Fitch is the only state official vested with clear authority to investigate and prosecute campaign finance violations. Yet, her tenure has been marked by an alarming reluctance to fulfill this vital role.
Fitch looks the other way while her friends and donors break the law and steal money from Mississippians, just as she has with the welfare scandal that her office has consistently ignored and still, to this day, has failed to investigate. But, Fitch's office has faced repeated allegations, even from her fellow Republicans, of her failure to fulfill its responsibilities here in Mississippi while turning her attention outside of the state. This November, Mississippians can do what any employer would do when their employee fails to finish the job – fire Lynn Fitch.
This week, my campaign has rolled out our Roadmap to Restoring Public Integrity, including campaign finance reform. Mississippi's campaign finance laws serve a purpose – to bring transparency to our political process and curb the corrupting influence of big money in politics. The Attorney General’s office must be transparent with the public when investigations are complete, and violations are found, allowing citizens to play a role in holding candidates and campaigns accountable.
In the end, Mississippians deserve better. Our democracy thrives on a foundation of trust, accountability, and transparency, which I aim to do as my policy initiatives outline. The current Attorney General has failed to rise above political considerations and fulfill her duty to the people of Mississippi by disregarding campaign finance violations and many other harms to our state, which is one of the many reasons I am running to be your next Attorney General.
Our democracy hangs in the balance, and we cannot afford to let it crumble under the weight of indifference. Mississippi can’t afford another four years of Lynn Fitch.
I’m so grateful for your support. We’ll restore the Mississippi Attorney General’s office to the people. You can support my campaign directly by clicking here: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/gkm-fr
For Mississippi,
Greta
Greta Kemp Martin was born, raised, and educated in Mississippi. She is an active member of the Mississippi Bar, and currently works as the Litigation Director for Disability Rights Mississippi, the protection and advocacy agency for the state. As Attorney General, Greta will fight for the rights of everyday Mississippians, and stand up for the working people of this state.
