Freedom of Speech Case: A Win for All U.S. Citizens
In this important case, Timothy Kassouni’s client served on the Peninsula Community Planning Board (PCPB). This is an advisory position, and the client volunteered his time in service of the San Diego community. As an elected Board Committee member, the client served the City of San Diego. At the time, the City of San Diego had a policy preventing anyone who served on a City committee from endorsing political candidates. Specifically, the policy stated that “Development and promotion of ‘slates’ of candidates is contrary to the intent of Council Policy 600-24 and is not allowed.”