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Vote Ethics
Ethics in Government Begins at the Ballot Box
2006 Vote Ethics Guide
 
Page 1 (PDF)
  • Every vote counts in building public trust and confidence in government
  • Survey identifies how public wants candidates to behave
  • What are the most important behaviors City leaders ought to practice in order to deepen public trust and public confidence?
  • Ethic and Values Program a top priority in Santa Clara
  • Citizen checklist for evaluating candidates
Page 2 (PDF)
  • Look closely at campaign mailings
  • Must-see TV
  • “Without trust, democracy dies.” (Newsweek International, July 23, 2004)
Vote Ethics
Page 3 (PDF)
  • Demand a fair fight
  • Show us the money
  • Which comes first – Trust and confidence in government? Or satisfaction with City services?
  • Last minute mailings
Page 4 (PDF)
  • The privilege of democracy…the right to vote
  • California’s Fair Political Practices Commission
  • Ethical Campaigning Pledge
 
 
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