Direct staff to clarify campaign materials do not represent city views
In Plain English
Someone recently used the city seal or other official Richmond materials in election campaign mailers. The city wants to make clear these materials do not reflect official city positions. If approved, staff will issue a public clarification and create rules to prevent candidates from using city symbols in future campaigns.
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