Who’s backing City Council candidates?
This is a hotly contested city council election with three seats open. Political office here doesn’t come cheap. A little ...
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The Transparency Project – Follow the money – Santa Monica ballot measures
Which ballot measures will win the election? It takes two things to win an election; a message and the money ...
Show Me the Asterisk or Should I Say the Dollar Sign on Slate Mailers?
Election season is upon us, and the piles of campaign literature will follow in addition to banner ads, Facebook ads ...
A Very Bad Deal for Residents and the City – Part 1
Even if you don’t live south of the 10 freeway, you will want to mark your calendar for Thursday,
Transparency Project – Money Didn’t Win in 2020
For the past ten years the Transparency Project has researched and reported on the increasing amount
Transparency Project – Following the Money; City Council Race
As our mailboxes fill with election mailers, it is important to understand who is supporting the candidates for City Council. ...
Your Column Here – An Opaque Definition of Transparency
What exactly is the purpose of the self-styled Transparency Project here in Santa Monica? This “or
Transparency Project – Miramar lawyers donating to city council
The Santa Monica Transparency Project issues this Report today on just disclosed recent donations fr
Transparency Project – A Highly Unusual Council Race
Politicians are drawn to power; once elected, most want to stay in office as long as they choose. Th
Transparency Project – 5 Seats, 22 Candidates – Your Vote
In the November 2020 election for Santa Monica City Council, a plethora of candidate
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