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Board of Supervisors of Elections Issues Memorandum & Opinion
Posted 2/22/2008

The City of Gaithersburg Board of Supervisors of Elections has released its Memorandum & Opinion of the Board of Supervisors of Elections of the City of Gaithersburg concerning a series of complaints that were filed in connection with the November 6, 2007 City election. While the unanimous decision found there were no violations of City election laws, the Board did conclude there were reasonable grounds to believe that three Political Action Committees made contributions to City candidates in violation of State election law. Accordingly, this issue has been referred to the Maryland State Board of Elections and the State Prosecutor’s office for review. In addition, the Board has asked the Unites States Postmaster General to investigate allegations that certain campaign brochures were mailed to City voters using the non-profit postage rate.

During the course of the investigation, the Board determined that the current City campaign finance laws are outdated and inadequate and has recommended that the Mayor and City Council consider amending these laws prior to the next City election scheduled for November, 2009.

  • Complete Memorandum & Opinion

    For more information please contact Board Staff Liaison Fred Felton at ffelton@gaithersburgmd.gov or 301-258-6310.