City of Sacramento Campaign Contribution Rules are Confusing, Independent Investigation Finds
Pelissero said the campaign fundraising limits are designed to create a level of fairness and should be clear to all candidates. Pelissero added that the fact Valenzuela later returned contributions to bring her total below the limit demonstrates ethical awareness.
“You want to, as a candidate, create an environment through your actions and behavior in which the public will trust you and be willing to support your candidacy, believing that you will be a good representative,” Pelissero said.
John Pelissero, senior scholar, government ethics, was quoted by CAPRadio.
Oct 24, 2023