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City attorney’s office warns commissioners not to use government resources for campaign activity
Summary
Deputy/city‑attorney staff told the joint meeting that government officials and employees may exercise First Amendment rights but may not use government time, money, or premises for express advocacy; agencies may, however, publish objective analyses of ballot measures consistent with normal practices.
John Gibner of the City Attorney’s Office briefed the joint commission on limits that govern political activity by city officers, employees and agencies. Gibner said officials retain First Amendment rights but must not use government resources, time or premises for express advocacy for or against candidates or ballot measures.
Gibner explained that city resources include chambers, government telephones, computers, fax machines and copiers, and…
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