Legislative Ethics Board Complaint Opinions
Type
Complaint Opinion
Date
8/10/2020
Number
2020 – No. 6
Topic
Special Privileges
Respondent
Jesse Young
Question/Complaint
Did Respondent violate the special privileges statute by attending a community rally protesting the death of George Floyd while carrying campaign signs and engaging in sometimes tense and profane conversations with some of the attendees?
Summary
No. Legislators are free to attend community events. Furthermore, provided state resources are not used to campaign, legislators can campaign at community events.
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