The email, sent on March 6, has been seen by the Leicester Mercury and includes a section about the forthcoming county council election on May 4.
Mr Billington, who is contesting the Foxton and West Harborough division, is seeking candidates to stand with him.
He said "I think democracy is on life support.
"If you want to help yourself, your family and UKIP please stand. "You need to do nothing.
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"I will do the legwork. I only need three people now.
"I just want your name on a form - that's all.
"If you by chance win, you can always avoid the meetings - 8 per year and still collect a few thousands £ until they ask you to leave!
"If the half-wits in the Lords can make money by doing nothing, so can we!
"It's a strange thing democracy!"
