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Homestead council limits incumbents’ discretionary spending during election period
Summary
Council adopted a resolution to restrict council discretionary fund spending by incumbents during the election-to‑swearing‑in window, with a pro‑rata implementation suggestion (beginning Oct. 1) and manager‑level rules for p‑card preauthorization; council voted unanimously.
Councilwoman Avila introduced a resolution on Dec. 17 to establish a uniform policy restricting the use of a council member's discretionary funds by incumbents who are candidates between election day and the swearing‑in of newly elected or reelected members.
"The purpose is simple, to protect public trust and eliminate the appearance that public funds could be used in any way…
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