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    Which Way, L.A.?

    Candy Bars in Exchange for Signatures on Ballot Measures

    Signature gatherers for state ballot initiatives are reportedly giving candy bars to homeless people in exchange for their signatures on petitions.  One of those initiatives is a highly contested proposal to change how California apportions its electoral votes in the presidential race.  Opponents of that initiative are calling on City Attorney…

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    KCRW placeholderBy Jim Sterngold • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    Signature gatherers for state ballot initiatives are reportedly giving candy bars to homeless people in exchange for their signatures on petitions. One of those initiatives is a highly contested proposal to change how California apportions its electoral votes in the presidential race. Opponents of that initiative are calling on City Attorney Rocky Delgadillo to investigate.

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