Influence Peddling?

Maybe. Maybe not. But one of our readers sends over the following email blast from local Democratic activist and attorney, Ari Moss.

Our tipster told the Sister City, "Is he that clueless? Does he not know that smacks of influence peddling? He is literally selling "influence" for the $100 ticket price."

If any of you campaign ethics geeks out there who know the law backwards and forwards want to chime in, feel free.

The reader concludes, "The finish is even worse: '...soon to be influential people.' How self-serving is that? Laughable."

From: "Ari Moss"
To: "Ari Moss"
Subject: An Evening with State Board of Equalization Chairman John Chiang

Please come and join me.

If you have any questions about the event or the organization, I am more than happy to assist you. This is an excellent opportunity to meet a candidate for a very important state-wide office, and network with some influential and soon-to-be influential people.

Ari

An Evening with State Board of Equalization Chairman and Candidate for California State Controller John Chiang

Monday, June 26th

Please RSVP Here

Board of Equalization Chairman John Chiang

Greetings!

Things are really moving forward with Small Business Majority.

I hope that you can join us for this exciting event on Monday, June 26th in Los Angeles with Chairman of the State Board of Equalization John Chiang. Also, please let me know if you would like to be a host for this event. I’ll be in touch.

Best Regards,

Alex