Posted on 10/07/2011 6:00:05 AM PDT by Libloather
Commission Looks At Campaign Finance Changes After Scandal
Kinde Durkee Accused Of Embezzling From State Political Campaigns
UPDATED: 5:21 pm PDT October 4, 2011
SAN DIEGO -- Various interest groups jockeyed at a California Fair Political Practices Commission hearing last week as commissioners debate changing campaign finance rules in response to the Kinde Durkee embezzlement scandal, but the agency first must determine whether the changes would require new legislation.
FPPC Chairwoman Ann Ravel suggested the agency institute stricter training requirements for campaign treasurers and post results of investigations of treasurers on its website.
The commission was soliciting public comment from people affected by the alleged embezzlement. The commission will seek additional public comment at its Oct. 13 meeting, which will be held at the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors office, to reach more people affected by Durkee's arrest.
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