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Attorney outlines do’s and don’ts for board members campaigning on excess levy
Summary
A lawyer from Dinsmore & Shohl briefed the Monongalia board on legal limits for board members, superintendents and staff when discussing an upcoming excess levy, emphasizing that public funds cannot be used to advocate and that factual informational materials are permitted.
Jason Long of Dinsmore & Shohl advised the Monongalia County Board of Education on legal restrictions and permitted actions for board members and staff during promotion of an excess levy set for a May election.
Long told the board individual board members may speak in favor of a levy on their own time using personal resources. During board meetings, members may express support but cannot use district funds to produce paid…
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