John Cox Calls For Formal Investigation Into CalTrans for Distributing Political Materials At A San Diego Work-site – Is There More?

Hanford, Calif. — John Cox is calling for a formal investigation into what appears to be a blatant violation of state law by CalTrans at a press availability in Hanford, Calif., today.

CalTrans workers were recorded distributing political materials to drivers at a worksite in San Diego on Tuesday.

The incident occurred along State Route 78 in San Diego County between Julian and Ramona on Tuesday, Aug. 28 between 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. Caltrans contract and task order records confirm that a road project was scheduled there. A Caltrans contractor assigned to the project was photographed at this site along with a Caltrans vehicle and supervisor. California state law prohibits the use of private contractors paid for by taxpayer funds for any political purpose. The recording was brought to light by gas tax – Yes on 6 leader Carl DeMaio.

“This demands a formal investigation – and CalTrans management needs to be held accountable.” Cox said. “We need to know if there are more incidents like this around the state of Sacramento special interests using their influence to have Californians pay for their political campaigning.”

Cox serves as the Chairman of the Yes on 6 – Give Voters A Voice campaign to repeal the gas tax and is vehemently opposed to the high speed rail, in contrast to his opponent Gavin Newsom, who is a staunch supporter of both the gas tax and high speed rail.

Photos, video, and witness testimony of the incident was released at a press conference held by DeMaio along with a Criminal Complaint alleging violation of numerous state and local laws. The campaign flier passed out clearly contains prohibited “express advocacy” language such as “Vote NO on Prop 6” and the Caltrans work crew member is caught on video admitting he was “working with Caltrans” and “They just told me to hand it out.”