By Jos Geha. San José Spotlight.
A group of Santa Clara City Council members have filed three complaints against a political organization linked to Mayor Lisa Gillmor, including a state complaint naming her.
Councilmembers Anthony Becker, Suds Jain and Kevin Park are raising concerns about Stand Up for Santa Clara, alleging that the 501(c)3 nonprofit is violating the city’s “dark money” rules by operating largely in secret and possibly running afoul of state political finance laws.
The local ordinance, in effect since 2018, includes “strict disclosure requirements” for political activity to help ensure voters know who is spending money to influence local elections. Anyone who donates $100 or any group or organization that spends money to influence voters must report their identity to the city.
The tr filed a complaint about the political group this week with the secretary and attorney of the city of Santa Clara, according to