Should local governments use tax money for bond campaigns?
A coalition of cities, counties and school boards will challenge the authority of the California Fair Political Practices Commission to keep them from spending tax money on political campaigns for bond issues this week, setting the stage for a showdown that could culminate in a lawsuit.
At issue are two regulations, passed in 2008, which prohibit cities, counties and school boards from using public money for "election-related communications." In the past, local governments have used the money in ways that appear to persuade voters to support bond measures that raise money for local projects.
The California League of Cities, the California State Association of Counties and the California School Boards Association will petition the FPPC to reconsider the regulations Thursday. The groups have also brought in some
At issue are two regulations, passed in 2008, which prohibit cities, counties and school boards from using public money for "election-related communications." In the past, local governments have used the money in ways that appear to persuade voters to support bond measures that raise money for local projects.
The California League of Cities, the California State Association of Counties and the California School Boards Association will petition the FPPC to reconsider the regulations Thursday. The groups have also brought in some
