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Second of three mmmmmmmmm State Ethics Agency Names Acting Executive Director John W. Wallace, a veteran attorney with the California Fair Political Practices Commission, has been named acting executive director of the commission effective today, FPPC Chair Ann Ravel announced yesterday. "I am so pleased to let you know that last evening the Commission voted unanimously to appoint John Wallace as the Acting Executive Director. John is perfect for this job. He has a great deal of experience in the Act, he has management and personnel experience, and he is committed to the FPPC," said FPPC Chair Ann Ravel. Wallace, an expert in public agency law and ethics, has over 22 years of experience as an attorney for the State of California. He has served in a variety of capacities at the commission. From May through July 2011, he served as acting general counsel for the commission. For the past 10 years, he has served as the assistant general counsel in the legal d...

STATE OF CALIFORNIA FAIR POLITICAL PRACTICES COMMISSION 1 1 02 Q S tr ee t • S u i te 300 0 • S a c ra men t o , CA 9 581 1 (91 6) 3 22 -566 0 • Fa x (91 6) 32 2 -0886 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FOR FURTHER INFORMATION September 24, 2019 CONTACT: Jay Wierenga, FPPC Communications Director (916) 322-7761 FPPC takes official to court and forces disclosure of campaign statements The Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC), California’s governmental ethics and campaign disclosure agency, successfully forced Ontario-Montclair Schoolboard member Alfonso Sanchez to file legally required campaign statements after he missed numerous deadlines and repeated warnings to follow the law. “When we see such blatant disregard for the law, we will go to great lengths to enforce the rules and demand accountability from our public officials,” said FPPC Chair Richard C. Miadich. “Such egregious behavior in ignor...

STATE OF CALIFORNIA FAIR POLITICAL PRACTICES COMMISSION 1 1 0 2 Q S t r e et • S u i t e 3 0 50 • S a c r a m en t o , C A 9 5 8 1 1 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FOR FURTHER October 23, 2024 INFORMATION CONTACT: Jay Wierenga, FPPC Communications Director (916) 322-7761 FPPC Files Injunction as Part of Broader Pre-Election Compliance Efforts Sacramento, CA - The Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC), California’s governmental ethics and campaign disclosure agency, is intensifying its pre-election compliance and enforcement efforts with a focus on transparency and voter access to critical campaign information. As part of these efforts, the FPPC today filed a Complaint for Injunctive Relief and Monetary Penalties in Butte County Superior Court against David Fennell, a candidate for State Senate, District 1, in the November 5, 2024 General Election. Fennell, who has a history of failing to comply with California’s campaign disclosure laws, has not filed the require...

ALEX PADILLA | SECRETARY OF STATE | STATE OF CALIFORNIA 1500 11th Street | Sacramento, CA 95814 | Tel 916.653.7244 | Fax 916.653.4620 | www.sos.ca.gov PUBLIC MEETINGS ON CAL-ACCESS REPLACEMENT SYSTEM February 3, 2017 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Ronald Reagan Building Auditorium 300 S Spring Street Los Angeles, CA 90013 February 9, 2017 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Secretary of State Auditorium 1500 11th Street Sacramento, CA 95814 Please be advised that two public meetings will held to give interested and affected parties an opportunity to express their views on the desired features and electronic filing format of an internet-based, electronic system for reporting and disclosure of campaign finance and lobby activity pursuant to the requirements of SB 1349 (Hertzberg). The anticipated agenda for the meeting is:  Opening Remarks – Secretary of State Alex Padilla  Background  Public comment on filing and disclosure features  Public c...

STATE OF CALIFORNIA FAIR POLITICAL PRACTICES COMMISSION 1 1 0 2 Q S tr ee t • S u i te 3 0 0 0 • S a c ra m en t o , C A 9 58 1 1 (9 1 6 ) 3 22 - 56 6 0 • F a x (9 1 6 ) 3 2 2- 0 8 8 6 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FOR FURTHER INFORMATION Oct. 11, 2023 CONTACT: Jay Wierenga, FPPC (916) 322-7761 FPPC Welcomes New Commissioner Elsa Ortiz The Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC), California’s governmental ethics and campaign disclosure agency, is pleased to welcome Elsa Ortiz as its newest Commissioner. Commissioner Ortiz was the Special Counsel on Issues Affecting Indian Nations for 13 years for California State Senator Don Perata, President Pro Tempore, and California State Senator Darrell Steinberg, President Pro Tempore, and was a Special Assistant Attorney General for 4 years under California Attorney General Bill Lockyer. Before that, Commissioner Or...

STATE OF CALIFORNIA FAIR POLITICAL PRACTICES COMMISSION 4 28 J S t r ee t • S u i te 620 • S a cra men to , CA 9 581 4 - 232 9 (91 6) 3 22 -566 0 • Fa x (91 6) 32 2 -0886 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FOR FURTHER INFORMATION July 11, 2016 CONTACT: FPPC: Jay Wierenga (916) 322-7761 PEC: Whitney Barazoto (510) 238-6620 $100,000 fine proposed by FPPC and $14,400 fine imposed by Oakland Ethics Commission after joint probe into spending in Oakland Mayoral and City Council races. After a joint investigation between the Enforcement Division of the Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) and the Oakland Public Ethics Commission, the FPPC today announced a proposed settlement involving illegal contributions in the 2012 and 2014 Oakland city council races, as well as the 2014 Oakland mayoral race, and the Public Ethics Commission announced an approved settlement for multiple viol...

FPPC Letter to City Attorneys & County Counsels - Senate Bill 1439 Amendments to the Levine Act (2023) 2023_Letter_SB1439_Amendment.pdf News - Press Releases Information Document Press 2023

STATE OF CALIFORNIA FAIR POLITICAL PRACTICES COMMISSION 1 1 0 2 Q S t r e e t • S u i t e 3 0 0 0 • S a c r a m e n to , C A 9 5 8 1 1 ( 9 1 6 ) 3 2 2 - 5 6 6 0 • F a x ( 9 1 6) 3 2 2 - 0 8 8 6 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FOR FURTHER INFORMATION December 16, 2020 CONTACT: Jay Wierenga, FPPC (916) 322-7761 Court upholds FPPC regulations involving use of public money in campaigns A Superior Court Judge today ruled in favor of the Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) upholding its authority to require disclosure of public money by public entities during an election campaign. The FPPC, California’s governmental ethics and campaign disclosure agency, faced a challenge from the California State Association of Counties (CSAC) and California School Boards Association (CSBA) of its regulations requiring government agencies that spend taxpayer money to influence voters to disclose...

STATE OF CALIFORNIA FAIR POLITICAL PRACTICES COMMISSION 1 1 0 2 Q S tr ee t • S u i te 3 0 0 0 • S a c ra m en t o , C A 9 58 1 1 (9 1 6 ) 3 22 - 56 6 0 • F a x (9 1 6 ) 3 2 2- 0 8 8 6 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FOR FURTHER INFORMATION March 10, 2022 CONTACT: Jay Wierenga, FPPC (916) 322-7761 FPPC takes numerous, first-ever steps in 2021 to remain ahead of political trends The Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC), California’s governmental ethics and campaign disclosure agency, released its 2021 Annual Report, which details numerous steps taken by the Commission providing guidance and improving transparency in social media advertising as well as more accountability in high-profile areas like lobbying and limited liability company’s (LLC’s). The most significant accomplishment of 2021 is Commission approval of the recommendations from its Digital Transparency Task Force (DTTF). The DTTF, made up of members...

STATE OF CALIFORNIA FAIR POLITICAL PRACTICES COMMISSION 1 1 02 Q S tr ee t • S u i te 300 0 • S a c ra men t o , CA 9 581 1 (9 1 6 ) 3 22 -56 6 0 • Fa x (9 1 6 ) 32 2-0886 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FOR FURTHER INFORMATION July 26, 2021 CONTACT: Jay Wierenga, FPPC (916) 322-7761 FPPC Task Force recommends State create archive for digital political ad transparency A Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) task force charge with looking into issues surrounding social media and other digital political advertising is recommending California create its own archive for digital political advertising. The Digital Transparency Task Force (DTTF), created by the FPPC last year and consisting of members with expertise and background in the subject matter, also issued two other recommendations for transparency around the ever-growing phenomenon. The full report can be found here: Digital Transparency Task Force Report and Re...