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Sandy residents press council over campaign dark money, sign theft and disclosure rules
Summary
During the public-comment period residents urged the Sandy City Council to tighten campaign disclosure and ethics rules after a divisive municipal election, reported alleged sign theft and urged sanctions for perceived violations; several speakers said they would like clearer, enforceable local standards.
Dozens of residents used the Nov. 11 public-comment period at Sandy City Hall to call for greater transparency and accountability in municipal elections, describing repeated negative mailers, social-media activity and alleged campaign-sign theft.
"We need stronger transparency so that voters know who are funding these campaigns well before the election," resident Drew Howells said, calling the…
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