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Los Angeles County, CA March 3, 2009 Election
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The Principles of Public Service

By Nestor Enrique Valencia

Candidate for Council Member; City of Bell

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Five Principles of Public Service Ethics
1. Public office is a trust; use it only to advance public interests,not personal gain.

2. Make decisions on the merits, free from partiality or prejudice and unimpeded by conflicts of interest.

3. Conduct government openly, efficiently, equitably and honorably so the public can make informed judgments and hold public officials accountable.

4. Honor and respect democratic principles; observe the letter and spirit of laws.

5. Safeguard public confidence in the integrity of government by avoiding appearances of impropriety and conduct unbefitting a public official.

"These cities still function in a relative vacuum often the government officials aren't checked by anyone...and its almost as if its ripe for corruption." -Gregory Rodriguez, Senior Fellow, New American Foundation, Wave Newspapers

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