Although state law specifically prohibits public officials from using taxpayers’ money for political campaigning, they have been doing exactly that throughout California. Local governments hire “consultants” to poll voters on what tax and bond measures they would find acceptable, to draft those proposals accordingly and, finally, to run so-called “information”...
Council Awards More Consultant Contracts
It has been a recurring debate at Fresno city council meetings this year. A consultant contract is up for vote, and Councilman Garry Bredefeld calls for debate on the issue. Thursday (April 27), Bredefeld took issue with contracts to hire a parks expert and a Washington, DC lobbyist. “It’s an...
Council Awards More Consultant Contracts
It has been a recurring debate at Fresno city council meetings this year. A consultant contract is up for vote, and Councilman Garry Bredefeld calls for debate on the issue. Thursday (April 27), Bredefeld took issue with contracts to hire a parks expert and a Washington, DC lobbyist. “It’s an...