Legal Opinion
Brown v. Fair Political Practices Commission
California Court of Appeal
Decided October 12, 2000No. A091305PublishedCited by 5 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Opinion
PARRILLI, J.
Does the Political Reform Act of 1974 preclude Oakland Mayor Jerry Brown from participating in decisions concerning a redevelopment project near property he owns? The Oakland City Attorney requested an opinion on this question from the Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC). After a public hearing, the FPPC concluded the mayor’s participation in the project was not “legally required” within the meaning of the PRA’s conflict of interest provisions, and was therefore barred. The mayor filed a petition for a writ of mandate in this court, seeking to compel the FPPC to…
2Cases cited6 opinions
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- Californians for Political Reform Foundation v. Fair Political Practices CommissionCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1998
- State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance v. QuackenbushCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1999
- East Bay Municipal Utility District v. SindelarCalifornia Court of Appeal · 1971
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