Government
Apr. 22, 2009
State Supremes Ease Limits on Government Claims in Ballots
Public agencies can use taxpayer money to inform voters about the effects of ballot measures, but must be very careful about influencing the outcome of elections.
Daily Journal Staff Writer Public officials can use taxpayer money, although with some limits, to inform voters about the effects of ballot measures without improperly influencing the outcome of the election, the California Supreme Court ruled Monday. In an important case for local governments, the high court spelled out how to tell the difference between unbiased information about a measure and blatant campaign material. Vargas ...
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