Yorba Linda Ethics Ordinance, Measure Y (November 2010)

A Yorba Linda Ethics Ordinance, Measure Y was on the November 2, 2010 ballot for voters in the City of Yorba Linda in Orange County. It was approved.

Measure Y:

• Prohibits City officials from soliciting or accepting campaign contributions from City contractors;
• Prohibits Council Member or Council Member controlled committee from soliciting or accepting campaign contributions or loans of $250 or more within 12 months after decision involving the campaign contributor;
• Disqualifies Council Member from participating in decisions that directly benefit campaign contributors who donated $250 or more to Council Member or Council Member controlled committee within past 12 months;
• Prohibits candidates from soliciting endorsements from City employees, commissioners, contractors or labor association;
• Requires adoption of a code of conduct for elected and appointed officials;
• Requires adoption of “whistleblower” procedures;
• Requires AB1234 training for all City staff and elected and appointed officials;
• Prohibits closed door ad hoc committee meetings;
• Requires tape recording of all City Council closed session meetings;
• Prohibits City officials and staff from from engaging in campaign-related activities using City resources;
• Contains enforcement provisions.

Election results

• Yes: 22,415 (85.1%) a
• No: 3,937 (14.9%)

Results are from the Orange County elections division as of November 24, 2010.

External links

• Analysis of Measure Y

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