Using public money for politicking is illegal, but agencies like CUSD routinely and unethically push the envelope

Oct 09, 2005 Filed in: OC Register
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Editorial, The Orange County Register “California outlaws the use of taxpayers’ dollars for political messages, but officials at schools and other agencies routinely push the envelope on their politicking. For instance, when school districts propose bond measures or parcel taxes, they send parents “informational” pieces that are thinly veiled attempts to garner political support for the new taxes. Those letters and mailers don’t urge a “yes” vote directly, but they make the case for the measure, arguing about school disrepair and funding shortages. Balance is never provided.”

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