Saginaw Councilwoman Convicted of Election Forgery Felonies

Saginaw City Councilwoman Monique Lamar-Silvia and former council candidate Eric Eggleston have been convicted of multiple felony and misdemeanor charges related to election law forgery. Lamar-Silvia was found guilty of conspiracy, forging multiple signatures, and signing a petition with names other than her own, while Eggleston was convicted of conspiracy, election law forgery, and falsely signing a nominating petition as a circulator. The charges stem from submitting falsified signatures on a petition intended to secure Eggleston's place on the ballot for the November 2024 city council election, which ultimately failed. Jury deliberations were brief, and both defendants remain free on bond pending sentencing scheduled for August 27. Despite her felony conviction, Lamar-Silvia remains on the city council, as state law restricts recall efforts until one year into her term and the governor has not exercised removal powers. The prosecution presented surveillance video and signature comparisons as evidence, while defense motions for a directed verdict were denied.