Santa Clara Candidate Ethics: Pass/Fail Report Card All candidates in this election signed the State’s Code of Fair Campaign Practices, pledging to run fair and..
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Jed York, owner of the San Francisco 49ers is spending money to influence Santa Clara City politics in favor of York’s financial benefits.
There’s confusion about what qualifies as negative campaigning. Ethical campaigns don’t need to be “nice,” nor must candidates only focus on themselves. In Santa Clara,..
Story Summary The San Francisco 49ers have contributed over $1.5 million to independent expenditure committees supporting and opposing candidates in the Santa Clara City Council..
With all 18 candidates in Santa Clara signing the California State Code of Fair Campaign Practices and four also signing the stronger Santa Clara Ethics..
By Dr. Tom Shanks October 9, 2024 With political messaging flooding the media, voters often rely on news to make informed decisions. Democracy also relies..
Story SummaryThe San Jose Mercury News endorses Harbir Bhatia, Kevin Park, and Suds Jain for Santa Clara City Council in Districts 1, 4, and 5,..
San Francisco Chronicle: 49ers pump $900,000 into this year’s Santa Clara City Council Races September 12, 2024 Story Summary: The 49ers are spending $900,000..
San Jose Spotlight: Santa Clara Mayor’s Push to Win Back Power September 18th, 2024 Story Summary: Santa Clara Mayor Lisa Gillmor is backing candidates against..
Santa Clara News Online interviews ethicist Dr. Tom Shanks – How the Santa Clara City Council Majority is Losing Public Trust