East County News Service

July 31, 2024 (San Diego) – Community Advocates for Just and Moral Governance (MoGo) launched a new portal on its website where community members can easily, and anonymously, if preferred, submit whistleblower complaints and public records requests (PRAs) in an effort to promote transparency and accountability.

The new website feature — which can be found at Whistleblower/PRA Form – Moral Governance(link is external) and goes live on July 30th, coinciding with National Whistleblower Appreciation Day — is emblematic of MoGo's mission of holding the government accountable to The People. Under the California Public Records Request Act, it is the right of the People to request documents and information held by government agencies, concerning public business including government spending and operations. Similarly, whistleblowers play a critical role in exposing corruption, fraud, and abuse of power. All of this makes it possible to maintain integrity and accountability in our communities.

“I am thrilled to announce the launch of our new portal. By offering the option for anonymity, we empower individuals to speak up without fear of retaliation, fostering greater transparency and accountability in our government and communities. This is a significant step towards ensuring that everyone's voice is heard and that justice prevails,” said Geneviéve Jones-Wright, Executive Director of Community Advocates for Just and Moral Governance.

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