LaBonge’s Relatives, Friends Fined by Board
From Times Staff Reports
Fines of $11,500 were approved by the city Ethics Commission against 10 relatives and friends of Councilman Tom LaBonge for violating campaign contribution limits in funding a radio ad campaign in favor of LaBonge.
The friends and relatives, including five of LaBonge’s brothers, provided $1,000 each to the campaign, in violation of a $500 limit on individual contributions in council races.
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