Category: California

New Commissioner Associated with Fined Campaign

New California Fair Political Practices Commission member Lynn Montgomery was the campaign manager for a campaign that paid one of the highest fines in California history for accepting excessive contributions, according to this report. “[Jerry Brown] did ask her about the issue, and he was satisfied with the answer that essentially the action the campaign took […]

Former California Official Fined on Ethics

Former California state official Rosario Marin was fined $5,400 for violating a speaking fee ban, according to this report. Rosario Marin, who led the State and Consumer Services Agency for three years, admitted to three violations of the state’s ethics law under a settlement with the California Fair Political Practices Commission. The settlement is subject […]