The Liberty Justice Center has requested an investigation into Portsmouth Public Schools for allegedly using public resources for a campaign rally for Virginia Governor-elect Abigail Spanberger, valued at over $1,000. The center has contacted Attorney General Jason Miyares and Commonwealth’s Attorney Stephanie Morales over the matter but reportedly has not received a response. The center claimed that the services provided exceeded $1,000 in value and may constitute a violation of Virginia Code § 18.2-112.1(B).
Virginia law states that “‘Public assets’ means personal property belonging to or paid for by the Commonwealth, or any city, town, county, or any other political subdivision, or the labor of any person other than the accused that is paid for by the Commonwealth, or any city, town, county, or any other political subdivision.”
The organization also claimed the event could represent an undisclosed in-kind campaign contribution. FOIA-obtained emails indicate that I.C. Norcom High School Principal Teesha Sanders offered additional classrooms for the event…