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Federal tax reform is likely to be enacted before the end of the year. While the final form of the bill has not been determined, it is nearly certain that federal historic preservation tax credits—an important financing mechanism for preservation of historic properties—will be significantly affected.

May a county commissioner make a personal statement during a board meeting to endorse a candidate who is running for a seat on the commission?
May she call a press conference on her front lawn to endorse that candidate?
May the register of deeds fire a deputy register who is supporting her challenger in the election?
May the mayor use her city-issued email account to circulate a statement about her goals for the upcoming term if she is re-elected?
May a city or county sponsor a candidate forum?

May a county commissioner make a personal statement during a board meeting to endorse a candidate who is running for a seat on the commission?
May she call a press conference on her front lawn to endorse that candidate?
May the register of deeds fire a deputy register who is supporting her challenger in the election?
May the mayor use her city-issued email account to circulate a statement about her goals for the upcoming term if she is re-elected?
May a city or county sponsor a candidate forum?