Michigan state legislative offices will be closed Monday because of safety concerns as presidential electors are relied upon to make their choice in the state Capitol for President-elect Joe Biden, another report said.
“Due to safety and security concerns, the Senate and all Senate spaces in midtown Lansing will be closed Monday, December 14,” the Senate notice stated, which was obtained by The Detroit News.
The state House is just allowing staff members “required” in the Electoral College vote to go to the Capitol, as per its notice.
The government office closures were suggested by law enforcement, said Amber McCann, a spokeswoman for Senate Majority Leader Mike Shirkey.
Without elaborating, McCann said the decision was based off “credible threats of violence,” and not anticipated protests, according to the report.
Biden won Michigan by 154,000 votes, claiming the state’s 16 electoral votes.
