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Kerman council delays street-naming request after mayor discloses campaign contribution
Summary
Mayor Pacheco disclosed a Levine Act campaign contribution tied to the street-naming request and the council voted to defer the item to seek FPPC guidance on a possible recusal. The motion passed 4-0-0-1.
Mayor Pacheco announced a Levine Act disclosure regarding a campaign contribution associated with the street-naming request for part or all of Isabella Avenue and asked that the item be moved to the next meeting so the city can seek guidance from the California Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC). "Mayor Pacheco announced a Levine Act disclosure regarding a campaign contribution received from Mr. Jay Gill," the minutes state.
The council agreed to defer the item by motion; Councilmember Dhaliwal made the motion and Councilmember Hall seconded. The motion to move the item passed 4-0-0-1 (Councilmember Herrera absent). The item is scheduled to return for consideration after the city requests FPPC guidance on whether the mayor must recuse.
