The teachers union says recorded calls to voters wrongly imply that the group backs Measure D

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http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-sateachers2feb02,1,1255679.story?ctrack=2&cset=true

By Jennifer Delson, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer
February 2, 2008

Recorded phone calls to voters that falsely imply the Santa Ana teachers union supports a ballot measure extending City Council term limits are "dirty tricks," the union president said Friday.

In addition, the recording does not identify who is paying for the call, a violation of state law.

Measure D, heavily funded by developers and businesses, would extend City Council members' terms from eight to 12 years.

The Yes on Measure D committee has received more than $82,000 in donations, 10 times the opposition's total.

Dave Barton, president of the Santa Ana Educators' Assn., said a recording of the call was being sent to the union's attorney.

In a written statement issued Friday, the union said, "It is unfortunate when a campaign uses dirty tricks to drum up votes. It is totally unacceptable for them to try and use our good name."


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