The Fair Election Practices Campaign began on August 12. This campaign was first established in the 1970s to promote issue-oriented and civil campaigning among candidates for public office. All candidates have been requested to sign a pledge to that effect. The Fair Election Practices Committee (FEPC) was established to hear complaints from those who feel their opponent has violated the pledge.
This year the Pledge Signing/Press Conference will be on Tuesday, September 8 at noon in the Atrium of the Monroe County Office Building. Those candidates who have signed or wish to sign the Pledge are welcome to attend.
The League of Women Voters/Rochester Metro Area (LWV/RMA) and The Interfaith Alliance of Rochester (TIAR) are encouraging all candidates for public office to run positive, issues-oriented campaigns. Candidates have been asked to sign a Pledge and all signers can be found at lwv-rma.org. The Pledge List is regularly updated.
If a candidate violates the Pledge, a complaint can be filed and the Hearing Panel will hold a hearing. All decisions will be sent to the media and will be posted on the League website. The FEPC documents can be found at the League website.
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