The Way I See It!
I am an Ultra-Conservative, Alpha-Male, True Authentic Leader, Type "C" Personality, who is very active in my community; whether it is donating time, clothes or money for Project Concern or going to Common Council meetings and voicing my opinions. As a blogger, I intend to provide a different viewpoint "The way I see it!" on various world, national and local issues with a few helpful tips & tidbits sprinkled in.
Carolyn Laurie Your Non-Answer Answer on Public Buildings No Place for Campaigning
Not sure if everyone saw Carolyn Laurie’s post in the “Your Stories”, so I will repost here and give the answer (well more of a non-answer answer) after Carolyn Laurie’s post that
Public Buildings No Place For Campaigning
Submitted By Carolyn Laurie
Posted:
I recently read a comment posted by one of
I'm curious about the law and campaign ethics here. I've observed two candidates used the Cudahy Public Library to conduct either a fundraiser or meet the candidate event. Based on another comment posted on Mr. Hollenbeck's blog citing McCain Feingold, I am led to believe that the explicit use of a government owned property or building for partisan political purposes, individual benefit or political campaigning is strictly illegal.
Is this the sort of thing that could remove a candidate from the ballot? Is it the kind of behavior we expect from our elected officials?
I am lead to believe that certain municipal employees, and even the librarian are actually campaigning for some candidates. Isn't this a violation of the law? I do not support the use of my tax money for political campaigning.
I would like information on how to start a formal inquiry into this matter. Does anyone know the appropriate steps, or whom to speak with regarding unethical campaigning?
One concerned resident,
Carolyn Laurie
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From:
Sent: Mon 1/11/2010
To: Robert Goss;
Cc: Jason Litkowiec; Joe Mikolajczak; Mark Otto; Mary Schissel; Thomas Pavlic;
Subject:
This might be something someone from the city should address.
http://www.bayviewnow.com/userstoriessubmitted/81141347.html
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Any questions that a person has regarding campaign issues, to include campaigning, should be directed to that person's attorney.
Thank you,
Paul T. Eberhardy
(414) 769-2243: Phone
(414) 744-1911: Fax
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Attorney Eberhardy, for clarification purposes, anyone questioning election campaign issues, to include campaigning, must obtain legal counsel to have those questions answered.
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Hello,
Please see my initial e-mail, which states that a person "should be directed to that person's attorney." There is no "must" in that sentence. Whether a person chooses to obtain their own counsel is entirely that person's decision.
I represent the Common Council and the City's governing bodies.
Thank you,
Paul T. Eberhardy
(414) 769-2243: Phone
(414) 744-1911: Fax
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From:
Sent: Tue 1/12/2010
To:
Subject: RE: Clarification
So they can contact you without legal counsel on these matters?
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From:
Sent:
To:
Subject: RE: Clarification
That's also up to the person.
Thank you,
Paul T. Eberhardy
(414) 769-2243: Phone
(414) 744-1911: Fax
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From:
Sent: Tue 1/12/2010
To:
Subject: RE: Clarification
Thank you for the clarifications and your time.
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From:
Sent:
To:
Subject: RE: Clarification
You're welcome.
Thank you,
Paul T. Eberhardy
(414) 769-2243: Phone
(414) 744-1911: Fax
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From:
Sent:
To:
Subject: RE: Clarification
Another option is to contact the Government Accountability Board.
Thank you,
Paul T. Eberhardy
(414) 769-2243: Phone
(414) 744-1911: Fax
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To contact the Wisconsin Government Accountability Board
Click Link below
http://elections.state.wi.us/contact.asp
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