Selma Mayor Scott Robertson has settled the charges accusing him of electioneering.

Robertson will serve 20 hours of community service as part of the settlement.

The backstory: The Fresno County District Attorney’s Office filed a criminal charge against Robertson in April for the Prohibited Dissemination of Electioneering Information at a polling place. • According to the allegations, Robertson, who was running for reelection as mayor, approached voters on Nov. 5, 2024, who were waiting in line to cast ballots. • He allegedly held a sign advocating for his reelection and the election of now-Councilman Jim Avalos and spoke with some voters about his campaign. • California law prohibits candidates from soliciting a vote, speaking to a voter about marking the voter’s ballot or dissemi

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