Council tackles PACs money campaigns
A Laguna Beach council meeting examined campaign spending and influence, noting paid consultants and PACs shape local races. The author argues the issue warrants balanced scrutiny, defending council integrity and rejecting claims of improper influence amid outside contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council
Taxpayers For Responsible Planning
TRP
Laguna Beach
Political Action Committees
TAP
el Toro
Residents weigh in on Laguna campaign finance rules
Laguna Beach residents at the May 6 2003 City Council meeting debated PAC participation and disclosure. The discussion highlighted confusion over evolving campaign finance laws and the 1994 Laguna ordinance later rescinded in 2002. A teach-in for officials treasurers and PACs could clarify current requirements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercial Airport
Village Laguna
Taxpayers Association Pac
Dave Sullivan
South County
el Toro
Laguna
League of Women Voters
Pearson
Baglin
Kinsman
Iseman
Common Cause
Laguna Beach
Also Mentioned on This Page
Norm Grossman
Laguna News-Post
St., Lake Forest
Ffreeman
Ocre
Freda Freeman
Ritchie
Larry Shield
Sam Gangner