Eric Jones signs the Political Integrity Pledge, Calls on Opponents to Join

Eric Jones announced today he has signed the Political Integrity Pledge to restore trust in government and ensure elected officials are accountable to the people, not corporate interests. Jones urged other candidates in the race to follow his lead to reject corporate funding and ensure elected officials are serving the interests of those they are elected to represent.

The pledge includes a rejection of corporate PAC money, refraining from owning individual stocks while in office, supporting a ban on congressional stock trading, backing a five-year lobbying ban for former Members of Congress, and working to overturn Citizens United.

Companies like PG&E have invested heavily in politics across the district to protect their own corporate interests and the expense of California families, small businesses and ratepayers. 

“Californians deserve a representative who works for them,” said Jones. “That means no corporate PAC money, no profiting off the office, and no revolving door between Congress and the lobbying industry. It’s really that simple.”

No matter their politics, Americans know the system is tilted by money in politics. Corporate PACs, dark money groups, and backroom deals have stacked the deck for the wealthy and well-connected, while everyone else pays the price.

Jones is calling on every candidate in California’s 4th Congressional District to take the pledge and prove they’re ready to stand for transparency and accountability.

“This shouldn’t be controversial,” Jones added. “If you’re running to serve the public, you should be willing to back that up in writing.”

About the District: California’s 4th Congressional District stretches from Napa and Sonoma Counties through parts of Lake, Yuba, Sutter, Yolo Solano, and into Placer and Sacramento counties, including the communities of Napa, Davis, Woodland, Petaluma, Lincoln, and Marysville.

For more information about the campaign, visit www.ericjones.us