Fair Political Practices Commission

Frequently Asked Questions about State Agency Ethics Training

April 26, 2024 2:30 amApril 26, 2024 2:31 am

Do state agency personnel have to take ethics training? Yes, this required ethics training applies to each member, officer, or designated employee of a state agency who is required to file a statement of economic interests because of the position...

Frequently Asked Questions about the Fair Political Practices Commission

February 14, 2024 2:45 amFebruary 14, 2024 8:08 pm

How was the FPPC created? The Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) was created by Proposition 9 as part of the Political Reform Act of 1974 (PRA) that was adopted by the statewide electorate. What is the FPPC? The FPPC is a...

Frequently Asked Questions about Legislative Revolving Door Limitations in California

January 13, 2024 2:35 amJanuary 13, 2024 2:36 am

What is the “revolving door”? When legislative or executive branch officials leave government service, it is often referred to as the “revolving door” between the public and private sectors. Are elected members of the legislative branch subject to the “revolving...

Frequently Asked Questions about California’s Political Laws

November 3, 2023 2:45 amNovember 3, 2023 2:46 am

For those not familiar, I put together the following questions and answers for those queries that are most often posed regarding California’s political laws. What created the Political Reform Act (PRA)? The PRA was adopted by the voters on June...

Sonoma County Equity Office Gave ARPA Funding to Inmate for DUI Case

August 25, 2023 7:45 amAugust 25, 2023 7:46 am

Within the County of Sonoma, school boards and nonprofits continue to be riddled with nepotism. Santa Rosa City Schools Board (SRCS) President Stephanie Manieri, her aunt, Executive Director Maria Isabel Lopez, Raizes Collective and SRCS Trustee Alegria De La Cruz...

Assemblywoman Dawn Addis Fined For Accepting Donation From Lobbyist

August 21, 2023 8:08 pmAugust 21, 2023 8:09 pm

Assemblywoman Dawn Addis (D-Morro Bay) was fined for taking a donation from a lobbyist during the weekend, with the Fair political Practices Commission (FPPC) ordering her to pay a $1,000 fine. The illegal donation incident in question dates back to...

California FPPC Chief of Enforcement Demoted Without a Peep: What Led Up to Demotion?

August 21, 2023 2:43 amAugust 21, 2023 2:44 am

July 27, 2023, a press release was issued by the Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) naming the new Chief of Enforcement. “The Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) today announced the appointment of James M. Lindsay as Chief of Enforcement. Lindsay...