PULASKI, Va. – Virginia State Police confirmed to 10 News that a Pulaski town councilman is facing multiple misdemeanor charges for conflict of interest.
Police said the investigation into Michael Reis, who served on town council, started in October 2023 and looked into personal business connections with a private contractor and the Calfee Community Center.
The state police investigation focused on allegations of wrongdoing and conflict of interest by Reis in his capacity as a town of Pulaski councilmember.
WSLS 10 reached out to Reis who sent us a statement. In part, it reads:
“I look forward to my day in court when lies and innuendo will be faced by facts and public hearings. In the past year, I have learned that many others in our community have been targeted for trying to speak on public matters of concern. Regardless of the outcome of these legal matters, I will continue to ask questions, speak out on matters of community importance, and to use my time to support others who want what is best for our community.”
Michael Reis, Pulaski town councilman