PUBLIC STATEMENT
Adams for Yuma: Ethics Commission & Charter Reform
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Campaign website page publicly presenting the Yuma Transparency Club Ethics Commission and Charter reform discussion proposal. It links to a September 2026 plain-English PDF and directs feedback to Carlos.
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Relevant excerpt / notes
The page labels the project “Yuma Transparency Club · Discussion Proposal,” says it is not adopted law, links to the plain-English guide, and offers a “Contact Carlos” feedback link. Primary evidence of what the campaign page presents, not legal authority or proof that Carlos Adams authored every provision.
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https://www.adamsforyuma.com/ethics-reformRelated claims 2
- VerifiedThe September 2026 Yuma Transparency Club discussion guide proposes a seven-member Ethics Commission, with temporary members initially appointed by petition organizers and all seven elected by Yuma voters beginning in 2028.
The guide states who would serve and how members would initially be selected and later elected.
- VerifiedThe Yuma Transparency Club guide proposes a civil fine of up to $5,000 per knowing violation or three times the unlawful financial benefit, whichever is higher, only if such a fine is legally authorized.
The proposed civil fine is expressly conditional on legal authorization.
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