CA: Asm. Soria Plans to Introduce Bill Preventing Registered Sex Offenders from Running for Public Office in California

Source: soria.asmdc.org SACRAMENTO, CA – Today, Assemblywoman Esmeralda Soria (D-Merced) has announced plans to introduce new legislation aimed at preventing registered sex offenders from running for any local or state public office in California. The action stems from reports of a registered sex offender in Fresno expressing interest in running for Fresno City Council, an election taking place this June.  “It’s deeply disturbing that this issue is unfolding in my own backyard. The idea that a registered sex offender could run for public office in the City of Fresno is…

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