Governor candidate sues Bianco for wearing uniform while campaigning to lead state

Democrat governor candidate Stephen Cloobeck sued Riverside Sheriff Chad Bianco on Aug. 19 for wearing his uniform while campaigning for governor.

Cloobeck says Bianco’s actions violate Government Code Section 3206: “No officer or employee of a local agency shall participate in political activities of any kind while in uniform.” 

The Press Enterprise originally reported on the case. His campaign did not respond to a request to comment.