Finding F6
Given evidence of direct funding from a single contributor, who had a direct interest in the results of a controversial item, there was an appearance of influence on the Board when the item was addressed.
Jury report: Uncapped Influence: Campaign Contributions and Public Trust in Riverside County · PDF page 15
Permanent linkOfficial response
Riverside County Board of Supervisors
Disagrees with the inference of influence from a contribution.
Read official response · PDF page 6The Board distinguishes appearance or perception from demonstrated causation and cites disclosure/compliance mechanisms. Disclosure does not independently disprove an appearance concern.
This review evaluates the response document. Implementation claims have not been independently verified.