An unusually lengthy investigation by the state Fair Political Practices Commission has finally concluded Liz Kniss, a former Palo Alto City Council member who left office in January, violated two campaign finance laws in 2016.
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The Trails at Carmel Mountain West project seeks to redevelop the old Carmel Mountain Ranch Country Club golf course, shuttered since July 2018.
Jesus is boss
Jesus Cardenas came under fire in 2019 by then-county supervisor candidate and state senator
Ben Hueso for “gaming” the San Diego Democratic Party central committee, resulting in the endorsement of Hueso’s foe,
Nora Vargas. She ultimately won the election. Now Cardenas, the new chief of staff for San Diego city councilman
Stephen Whitburn, has filed his legally required statement of economic interests for last year, revealing that his Chula Vista-based political consulting outfit Grassroots Resources is valued between $100,000 and $1 million and grossed between $10,000 and $100,000.
Fresno Sheriff Opposes Bill to Strip Policing Experience as Election Qualification
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A proposed bill by a San Francisco state senator would remove the barrier of having to work in law enforcement to run for sheriff.
Sen. Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco) is seeking to remove the requirement that a sheriff candidate have a Police Officer Standards and Training certificate.
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“It’s time we prioritize democracy and diversity in our Sheriff elections,” Wiener said in a news release. “Anyone who wants to run for Sheriff and is qualified should run, and voters can democratically elect whomever they believe is the best candidate. We need Sheriffs who actually represent the beliefs and values of their constituents. California must reimagine its criminal justice system, and to do that, we will need a more diverse pool of Sheriff candidates who are committed to this project.”
2020’s Election Finance Violations Top Records in California The Fair Political Practices Commission reported a record $1.9 million in penalties last year, one of which amounted to $1.35 million with the L.A. County Board of Supervisors over improper use of public funds. Annie Sciacca, Mercury News | January 28, 2021 | News
(TNS) California s election finance watchdog agency issued a record amount of penalties last year and also received the highest number of allegations during a single election cycle.
The Fair Political Practices Commission, according to a report it published this month, approved 271 settlements, with a record $1,940,107 in penalties. That followed 2019, which saw a record number of settlements 343 for the year but which totaled less money in fines, at $797,384.
FPPC Clears Del Norte County Of Misusing Public Funds To Promote Measure R
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California’s top political watchdog rejected complaints that Del Norte County illegally used public dollars to urge voters to approve Measure R, a 1 percent sales tax increase to benefit public safety.
The Fair Political Practices Commission determined that mailers and robocalls Del Norte County sent to potential voters did not advocate on behalf of Measure R, according to the commission’s final determination issued Thursday.
The FPPC also found that the county’s use of a consultant did not violate the Political Reform Act. Complaints against supervisors Gerry Hemmingsen, Chris Howard, Lori Cowan and Bob Berkowitz, County Administrative Officer Jay Sarina and Emergency Services Manager Kymmie Scott were without merit, according to the FPPC’s final determination.