As expected, here’s the return salvo from Mayor Leppert’s office.
The allegations that Mayor Leppert violated Texas election laws are patently untrue. Yesterday, Mayor Leppert was greeting voters at the early voting station outside Our Redeemer Lutheran Church on Park Lane. A close look at the photo clearly shows that the man is wearing an ID badge. He is not there to vote but is an election judge with whom Mayor Leppert had a conversation the previous day. Mayor Leppert had spoken with him and thanked him for his service at the polls. Contrary to the Crow group’s press release, there was no electioneering or harassing of voters involved and no violation of the law. “This is just another example of the anti-hotel group throwing out silly and distracting allegations and seeing what will stick,” said Mayor Leppert. “It is ridiculous that this accusation has been made. Fortunately Dallas voters are smarter than that.” When talking to voters Mayor Leppert says he makes sure he follows the state’s election laws and is mindful of the 100 foot boundary.
Summary: nu-uh.