Michigan sheriff resigns from nonprofit after hosting Trump visit

by Jon King, Michigan Advance

After nearly 25 years of serving on the board of a local domestic violence prevention agency, Livingston County Sheriff Mike Murphy has resigned amid the fallout from hosting former President Donald Trump last month at the sheriff’s office in Howell.

LACASA Center, a nonprofit organization dedicated to advocating for victims of child abuse, domestic violence and sexual violence, announced Tuesday that it has accepted Murphy’s voluntary resignation from its Board of Directors, citing the “distraction” that resulted from Trump’s Aug. 20 visit.

“We are proud of our unwavering commitment to advocate for survivors,” said LACASA President & CEO Bobette Schrandt. “We thank Sheriff Murphy for the years he spent on our board, and for recognizing that there is no room for distraction from our critical mission.”

Schrandt said while LACASA had worked diligently to cultivate a solid working relationship with local law enforcement, the agency would always keep the voices of victims and survivors at the forefront of its mission.