Complaint Opinion 22-01
Date
04/22/2022
Number
2022 – No. 1
Topic
Use of Public Resources for Private Gain
Respondent
Sen. Patty Kuderer
Question/Complaint
Is a legislator’s personal media account considered a
“public resource”? Does the Board have jurisdiction over constitutional First
Amendment claims?
Summary
A legislator’s personal social media account is not
considered a “public resource.” The Board lacks subject matter jurisdiction
over constitutional claims.