By james art 
from Brandon Jarvis
The Virginia Beach Democratic Committee said Sunday it has filed complaints with the Commonwealth and Federal Election Commission against a city council candidate. They accuse Calvern “Cash” Green-Jackson, a candidate for the 7th District City Council seat, of numerous campaign violations.
“Mr. Green-Jackson’s campaign has flagrantly disregarded ethical standards, state and federal campaign regulations, and the decency expected of a candidate for public office, undermining the very principles of fairness and transparency that voters expect and deserve,” the statement said. VBDC on Sunday.
They allege that Jackson-Green improperly used an image of Vice President Kamala Harris in its campaign materials without authorization or compliance with federal authorization and disclosure requirements.
“Because the image of a federal candidate was used without permission, Mr. Jackson-Green’s campaign actions were not only misleading, but also a serious violation of federal campaign guidelines,” the VBDC said.
They also accuse Jackson-Green of trying to “buy votes” by handing out turkeys to voters in the 7th District.
“Such actions are in flagrant violation of the Code of Virginia and betray the ethical principles of public service, further illustrating Mr. Jackson-Green’s disregard for a legitimate and transparent campaign,” the VBDC said.
The Code of Virginia states that it is unlawful to “solicit or accept, directly or indirectly, any money or any thing of value to influence his or another’s vote at an election.”
When reached for comment, Jackson-Green did not directly respond to the allegations, but instead spoke about his campaign.
When asked to respond directly to what the VBDC claimed, he did not immediately respond.
Virginia Beach City Council races are nonpartisan, but Jackson-Green is endorsed by the Virginia Beach Republican Committee.
VBRC did not respond to a request for comment Sunday.
His opponent, Mabinty Saffie Scott, was supported by the VBDC.
“As the only Democratic-endorsed candidate in Virginia Beach City Council District 7, I am appalled by my opponent’s actions,” Scott said in a statement released by the VBDC. “Cash Green is endorsed and supported by big money developers and the Virginia Beach Republican Party. He uses Kamala Harris in his literature, showing that he will do anything to try to get elected to this seat.