Michael D. Jackson for School Board 2016, Michael D. Jackson, and Kelvin Barrios

Misuse of Campaign Funds

Fine: $8,500

FPPC No. 17/964 and 18/1465

Michael D. Jackson was an unsuccessful candidate for Chula Vista Elementary School District Board of Education in the November 8, 2016 General Election. Michael D. Jackson for School Board 2016 was his candidate-controlled committee. Kelvin Barrios was the Committee’s treasurer. The Committee, Jackson, and Barrios failed to maintain adequate records to substantiate campaign statements, in violation of Government Code Section 84104 (1 count). Additionally, Jackson used campaign funds for personal purposes which were unrelated to a political, legislative, or governmental purpose, in violation of Government Code Section 89512 (1 count). Barrios also used the Jackson committee campaign funds in this way, and in addition impermissibly used campaign funds as treasurer from the California Young Democrats Latino Caucus committee for personal purposes, in violation of Government Code Sections 89512 and 89512.5 (1 count).