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WHO YOU GONNA CALL?
In response to the many inquiries we receive regarding possible election
violations or fraud, we have the following list of resources regarding who
to contact for the various types of violations.
The Santa Cruz County Elections Department is NOT an enforcement agency and
is therefore unable to investigate any violations. When our office receives
reports of violations, we simply refer them to the agencies listed below:
False or misleading campaign materials (No agency enforcement. These
issues are dealt with in court) Violations of the Political Reform Act (Title 9 of the California
Government Code at Sections 81000 through 91015), i.e. mass mailing
requirements; slate mailers; campaign disclosure; proper use of campaign
funds; disclosure of economic interests. (contact the Fair Political
Practices Commission at www.fppc.ca.gov, 800-561-1861) Election fraud (contact your local district attorney, 454-2400, or the
California Secretary of State at www.ss.ca.gov, 916-657-2166) Unlawful use of public funds, violations of the Elections Code, the Penal
Code, or any laws other than the Political Reform Act, (contact your local
district attorney, 454-2400, or the California State Attorney General at
www.caag.state.ca.us, 800-952-5225) Federal campaigns, Congress, U.S. Senate, President of the United States,
etc. (contact the Federal Election Commission at www.fec.gov, 800-424-9530) Open meeting laws (Brown Act) (contact your local district attorney, 454-2400, or the California State Attorney General at
www.caag.state.ca.us
800-952-5225) Local ordinances (contact your local city attorney or district attorney,
454-2400) Vandalism or requirements concerning campaign signs (contact local city
attorney or district attorney, 454-2400)
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