Recommendation R7
The Grand Jury recommends that the Board add a section to Ordinance 963 requiring a vote of the people regarding any campaign limit changes and campaign contribution changes for any elected county official. This shall be administered on the same ballot for any primary or general election as the vote that is held for the elected officials. Based on Findings: F6 Financial Impact: Minimal
Jury report: Uncapped Influence: Campaign Contributions and Public Trust in Riverside County · PDF page 16
Permanent linkOfficial response
Riverside County Board of Supervisors
Agency declines implementationWill not require a popular vote for future limit changes.
Read official response · PDF page 10The Board defends statutory local legislative authority and existing public participation rather than committing to a ballot measure.
This review evaluates the response document. Implementation claims have not been independently verified.