Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon speaks out about allegations
May 22, 2012, 6:09 AM | Updated: 7:13 am
Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon is speaking out on the allegations that he misused county funds.
Snohomish County Executive Aaron Reardon is speaking out for the first time on the allegations that he misused county funds.
“This is all going to work out at the end. I’ve said that from day one. I’m not concerned about it one bit,” Reardon told KOMO News.
The Washington State Patrol launched an investigation into Reardon at the request of the Snohomish County prosecutor over allegations that Executive Reardon misused public funds.
A woman who has told reporters she had a six-year affair with the married Reardon estimates he spent at least $1,500 of taxpayer money on her when she accompanied him on official trips.
Reardon continues to deny that he used campaign money and time to hide a mistress.
“I just want to get it past us and move forward, so I can have a conversation with the citizens I represent,” said Reardon.
The state patrol wants to interview Reardon but his attorney wanted to be briefed on potential questions prior to the meeting.
KOMO News reports that the state patrol has denied this request.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
