HomeMy WebLinkAboutBlake, Matt Code of Fair Campaign Practices 2024 CODE OF FAIR CAMPAIGN FORM CFCP
PRACTICES COVER SHEET
OFFICE USE ONLY
Pursuant to chapter 258 of the Election Code, every candidate and Dale RRECEIVED
political committee is encouraged to subscribe to the Code of Fair
Campaign Practices. The Code may be filed with the proper filing Q�
authority upon submission of a campaign treasurer appointment /10 JAN 19 2024 s
form. Candidates or political committees that already have a CITY SECRETARY
current campaign treasurer appointment on file as of September 1,
1997, may subscribe to the code at any time. Date I-4and-cIelered or Postmarked
Date Processed
Subscription to the Code of Fair Campaign Practices is voluntary.
Date Im ed
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1 ACCOUNT NUMBER 2 TYPE OF FILER
(Ethics Commission Filers)
CANDIDATE 14 POLITICAL COMMITTEE
If filing as a candidate, complete boxes 3-6, If filing for a political committee, complete
then read and sign page 2. boxes 7 and 8, then read and sign page 2.
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CODE OF FAIR CAMPAIGN PRACTICES
There are basic principles of decency,honesty,and fair play that every candidate and political committee in this state
has amoral obligation to observe and uphold,in order that,after vigorously contested but fairly conducted campaigns,
our citizens may exercise their constitutional rights toa free and untrammeled choice and the will ofthe people may be
fully and clearly expressed on the issues.
THEREFORE:
(1) I will conduct the campaign openly and publicly and limit attacks on my opponent to legitimate challenges to my
opponent's record and stated positions on issues.
(2) I will not use or permit the use of character defamation,whispering campaigns,libel,slander,or scurrilous attacks
on any candidate or the candidate's personal or family life.
(3) I will not use or permit any appeal to negative prejudice based on race,sex,religion,or national origin.
(4) I will not use campaign material of any sort that misrepresents,distorts,or otherwise falsifies the facts,nor will I
use malicious or unfounded accusations that aim at creating or exploiting doubts,without justification,as to the
personal integrity or patriotism of my opponent.
(5) I will not undertake or condone any dishonest orunethical practice thattends to corrupt or undermine our system
of free elections or that hampers or prevents the full and free expression ofthe will ofthe voters,including any
activity aimed at intimidating voters or discouraging them from voting.
(6) I will defend and uphold the right of every qualified voter to full and equal participation in the electoral process,
and will not engage in any activity aimed at intimidating voters or discouraging them from voting.
(7) I will immediately and publicly repudiate methods and tactics that may come from others that I have pledged not
to use or condone. I shall take firm action against any subordinate who violates any provision of this code or the
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I,the undersigned,candidate for election to public office in the State of Texas or campaign treasurer of a political
committee,hereby voluntarily endorse,subscribe to, and solemnly pledge myselfto conduct the campaign in accordance
with the above principles and practices.
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Signature Date