[WENDLE]

That is a blatant violation of the Hatch act. Beyond any doubt.

[EinNYC]

That is a blatant violation of the Hatch act. Beyond any doubt.

What Activities Are Permissible?

The following is an excerpt from NYSBA/MLRC Municipal Lawyer | Fall 2006 | Vol. 20 | No. 4:

While the Hatch Act prohibits some conduct by municipal employees concerning partisan elections...it does not prohibit municipal employees from: (1) running as a candidate for public office in nonpartisan elections, that is, elections where candidates are running with no party affiliation; (2) holding elective office in political parties, clubs, and organizations; (3) campaigning for candidates for public office in partisan and nonpartisan elections; (4) contributing money to political organizations; and (5) attending and giving a speech at a political fundraiser, rally, or meeting. (italics are mine)

But as for one's supervisor "suggesting" that their employees attend a certain political event AND on company time, well that's a whole 'nother kettle of fish.

[mass55th]

"That is a blatant violation of the Hatch act. Beyond any doubt."

Absolutely. Hope somebody burns for it.

[BenLurkin]

It’s almost as the rule of law is dead in the USA.

[fwdude]

Violation? That word no longer has any meaning, at least not for the left. We are officially a lawless nation, ruled now only by power.