Campaigning for Office

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Ethics on the Campaign Trail

August 25, 2012

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Running an Ethical and Effective Campaign

March 11, 2009

This article offers tips on running a clean campaign, including the role of campaign conduct codes.

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Codes of Campaign Conduct

March 23, 2009

A public commitment to campaign honorably can promote the right tone in campaigns.

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Running for Re-Election?
Avoid These Possible Incumbent Trip-Ups

July 30, 2010

Incumbents running for re-election can sometimes face challenges in playing the dual role of candidate and officeholder.

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FPPC Campaign Rules

September 27, 2012

California law closely regulates various aspects of political campaigns. Visit the Fair Political Practices Commission’s website for information about:

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Prohibiting Campaign Contributions from Vendors

March 18, 2009

Some local agencies have specific prohibitions against campaign contributions from vendors, while others prohibit contributions from business entities generally. At the right are some examples.

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Relevant Everyday Ethics Columns on This Topic
Award Winning ILG Column

August 25, 2012

These articles below address issues that arise when campaigning for local office.

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Voter Attitudes about Negative Campaigning

May 28, 2010

Over the last few decades, two particular trends have emerged in California politics:

Campaigns have spent increasing, record amounts of money—most of it on negative TV commercials attacking opponents.
A growing percentage of voters have signaled their disaffection for negative campaigns by simply staying away from the polls.

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Campaigning for Office

Ethics on the Campaign Trail

Running an Ethical and Effective Campaign

Codes of Campaign Conduct

Running for Re-Election?
Avoid These Possible Incumbent Trip-Ups

FPPC Campaign Rules

Prohibiting Campaign Contributions from Vendors

Relevant Everyday Ethics Columns on This Topic
Award Winning ILG Column

Voter Attitudes about Negative Campaigning

Ethics & Transparency

ILG Resources
See ILG's publications, whitepapers, tip sheets and pamphlets that are available for purchase or free download.

Running a Successful and Clean Campaign
Running for local office? This guide explains how.

What to Know Before Taking Office
This pamphlet explains issues for those considering public service to be aware of under public service ethics laws.

Link to FPPC Campaign Info Page

Local Campaign Ordinance List
The FPPC has compiled a helpful list of agencies that have adopted local campaign regulations (includes links).

Ballot Measure Advocacy Rules of the Road
This pamphlet explains restrictions on use of public resources for ballot measure activities in plain and simple language.

Beware of the Quid Pro Quo Request
This fictional vignette offers thoughts on how an official might respond should a campaign supporter ask for something in return for campaign support. Download video »

Ethics Questions?
The Institute's "Everyday Ethics" series offers some thoughts on everyday dilemmas public officials face.

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Understanding the Basics of Perk Laws
Describes compensation, expense reimbursement and use of public resources restrictions.

Understanding the Basics of Fair Process Laws
Describes laws that promote fair governmental decision-making

Understanding the Basics of Governmental Transparency Laws
Discusses financial disclosure requirements and open government laws.

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