Balma pointed out that while candidates aren’t able to legally coordinate with groups like SOAR, knowing that they’re present in an election and can provide funds drives down the need for candidates to look for more donations.

Source: https://voiceofoc.org/2023/08/anaheim-city-council-campaigns-funded-more-by-special-interests-than-residents/

“Reform is the only hope of moving past this toxic culture,” Balma said, “that favors money interest over people.”

Source: https://www.ocregister.com/2023/08/06/now-that-the-anaheim-investigation-is-out-how-will-the-city-move-forward/