Can public officials use taxpayer money to influence the approval or disapproval of a referendum question?
Connecticut General Statutes are clear on this. No expenditures of state, municipal or regional district funds can be made to influence any person to vote for approval or disapproval of any referendum question. This prohibition also applies to the use of school facilities, supplies, and equipment and postal permits to advocate a position on a referendum. For example, parent teacher organizations and school administrators may not use school equipment to prepare or copy advocacy material even if the town, regional district or school system is reimbursed for such use. If you become aware of any possible violations, please let us know.
