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Can employees who works with the candidate attend fundraiser events w/out violating section 3205. Can examples be provided on how an employee can contribute to a candidate they work with.
answered on Jan 25, 2017
Generally, I see no problem with this, unless you fall under certain exceptions re: campaign donations. For example, many people who volunteer for candidates running for political office also donate to their candidate's campaign funds. Talk to an administrative law attorney. The best first... View More 
answered on Jun 24, 2016
Generally civil service rules prohibit that. A lot depends on what you mean by "show support." Discuss your concerns with the League of Women Voters for your state.
Election Code states:
Circulation of Recall petitions can begin 28 days after service of the Notice of Intention on the Officer to be recalled if the petition has been approved by the City Clerk.
It does not say MUST begin contingent on approval. It says it CAN begin.
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answered on Aug 23, 2016
Not clear what the question is but the League of Women Voters in your city is a great place to start.
Basically, if someone sets up an online store to sell a t-shirt (or whatever) and they say "All profits from this will be donated to so-and-so candidate's campaign," are they violating the law?
What about if someone says they will give a discount to anyone that shows proof of... View More
answered on Jun 24, 2016
They are saying they will donate profits to the candidate, so I don't see that it's a violation. However why not ask the FEC?
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