3. In the Matter of Kimberly Ho for City Council 2020 and Kimberly Ho; FPPC No. 21/1068.

Staff: Laura Columbel, Commission Counsel and Ann Flaherty, Special Investigator. Kimberly Ho was a successful candidate for Westminster City Council in the November 3, 2020, General Election and Kimberly Ho for City Council 2020 was Ho’s candidate-controlled committee. The Committee and Ho accepted campaign contributions that exceeded contribution limits, in violation of Government Code Section 85301, subdivision (a) and Regulation 18545 (1 count); and failed to timely report certain nonmonetary contributions on one semi-annual campaign statement, in violation of Government Code Section 84211 (1 count). Total Proposed Penalty: $5,500.

Ho, Stipulation