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Ted Haxel
Thu, Sep 10, 2020 9:18 PM

I represent a city that is catching some flack about a non-profit (Chamber
of Commerce) who appears to have been somewhat involved in a political race.
It lent its name to a dinner for the police and fire put on by a candidate
the Friday before the election.  The candidate said all he wanted was to
honor the police and fire.  I wouldn't let the city or its trust be involved
in any way other than those off duty could obviously attend.  There are
folks mad, apparently on both sides of the issue.  Has anyone helped put
together a policy for a city to follow concerning what is necessary or
forbidden for it to support a non-profit?

Thanks,

Ted

Ted W. Haxel, PLLC

108 North Second St.

P.O. Box 367

Purcell, OK 73080

405-527-5888

OFFICE HOURS

Monday-Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Friday 8:30 a.m.-noon

I represent a city that is catching some flack about a non-profit (Chamber of Commerce) who appears to have been somewhat involved in a political race. It lent its name to a dinner for the police and fire put on by a candidate the Friday before the election. The candidate said all he wanted was to honor the police and fire. I wouldn't let the city or its trust be involved in any way other than those off duty could obviously attend. There are folks mad, apparently on both sides of the issue. Has anyone helped put together a policy for a city to follow concerning what is necessary or forbidden for it to support a non-profit? Thanks, Ted Ted W. Haxel, PLLC 108 North Second St. P.O. Box 367 Purcell, OK 73080 405-527-5888 OFFICE HOURS Monday-Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday 8:30 a.m.-noon