The Oakland Public Ethics Commission concluded an investigation into former Mayor Schaaf, leading to a $21,000 settlement for her undisclosed control of political committees.
Ethics investigators also penalized the Oakland police union and various political groups, leading to potential penalties totaling several hundred thousand dollars in response to election rule violations.
Commissioner Alea Gage expressed concerns about the penalties being inadequate and questioned whether the ends justified the means, reflecting worries about transparency and accountability.
Enforcement Chief Simon Russell suggested that despite difficulties in enforcing penalties, approving settlements is essential to setting a precedent for future ethical violations.
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