GABI LLC
Promoting government accountability and integrity by supporting independent candidates and advocating for ethical governance practices.
Our Services
Candidate Education and Support
Personalized Candidate Support: Offering tailored guidance and support to Independent candidates, including one-on-one sessions to navigate the complexities of running for office. This includes strategy development, compliance with legal requirements, and effective campaign management.
Resource Provision: Providing access to essential campaign tools and resources, ensuring candidates have everything they need to successfully launch and run their campaigns.
Compliance Monitoring and Advocacy
Campaign Finance Oversight: Monitoring financial disclosures to ensure transparency and adherence to legal standards.
Open Meetings and Public Records: Ensuring compliance with Open Meeting Acts, facilitating FOIA (Freedom of Information Act) and IPRA (Inspection of Public Records Act) requests to promote government transparency.
Legislative Monitoring: Tracking legislative sessions to advocate for and against measures affecting constitutional rights and government accountability.
Legal and Ethical Accountability
Filing Ethics Complaints: Addressing breaches in ethical conduct and filing complaintsto relevant bodies.•
Legal Actions: Coordinating with state DOJ on violations and ensuring adherence to legal standards.
Collaboration and Partnerships
Joint Accountability Projects: Working with other organizations to undertake large-scale projects focused on enhancing government accountability.
Community Engagement: Mobilizing community support and fostering partnerships to strengthen advocacy efforts.
Open Source Research
Government Data Review: Leveraging publicly available data to analyze and report on government activities and spending. This helps in uncovering trends and potential areas of concern that require public attention or intervention.
Transparency Reports: Publishing reports that highlight findings from our investigations into government operations, ensuring that citizens are well-informed about the workings of their government.
Collaborative Research Projects: Partnering with community groups to conduct thorough research projects aimed at enhancing government transparency.
Disclaimer:
Government Accountability By Independents (GABI) is not a law firm, and the employees of GABI are not acting as your attorney. Our services, including the preparation of any legal documents, filing of complaints, or provision of any legal advice, are intended for informational and compliance assistance only and should not be construed as legal advice. If legal or other professional assistance is required, the services of a competent professional should be sought. GABI does not assume any responsibility for any consequence of using these services that is not intended to substitute for legal advice.
What Sets Us Apart
Personalized Support for Independent Candidates:
Tailored Guidance: Unlike many organizations that might offer generalized workshops
or broad-spectrum advocacy, GABI focuses on one-on-one mentorship and support. This
personalized approach ensures that each candidate receives specific, tailored advice that suits their unique campaign and regional requirements.
Benefit: Candidates benefit from this approach through customized strategies and
support that can significantly enhance their effectiveness and adaptability in various
electoral contexts.
Comprehensive Compliance and Monitoring Services:
Wide Range of Services: GABI goes beyond typical educational initiatives by actively
monitoring compliance with campaign finance laws, open meeting laws, and managing
FOIA and IPRA requests. This comprehensive suite of services supports not just
candidates, but also the general public in holding their government accountable.
Benefit: Clients receive a holistic service that not only aids in campaign management but
also ensures adherence to legal standards and promotes transparency, enhancing public
trust.
Active Legal and Ethical Advocacy:
Proactive Complaint Filing and Legal Coordination: GABI actively engages in filing
ethics complaints and coordinating with legal bodies like the state DOJ on violations,
which is not commonly offered by all organizations in this niche.
Benefit: This proactive stance can deter unethical behavior and prompt quicker
resolutions to legal and ethical issues, thus benefiting the community and enhancing the
integrity of public institutions.
Focus on Open Source Research:
Innovative Research Techniques: By incorporating open-source research into its
services, GABI utilizes modern technology and data analysis to uncover and highlight
issues that may not be apparent through traditional investigative methods.
Benefit: This approach allows GABI to provide more in-depth, evidence-based insights
and reports, which can be crucial for effective advocacy and public education.