Amend campaign finance law to add public matching funds for candidates

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In Plain English

Richmond currently regulates how much money candidates can receive from donors during elections. The proposed changes would create a new public matching funds program where the city gives candidates taxpayer money to match private donations. If approved, qualifying candidates receive city funds to help pay for their campaigns.

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Votes

Direct staff to implement urban agriculture incentive zones

Moved by: Councilmember ButtSeconded by: Councilmember Myrick
Passed

6 to 0

Nat BatesAye
Jovanka BecklesAye
Tom ButtAye
Corky BoozéAye
Gayle McLaughlinAye
Jeff RogersAye

Direct the city attorney to draft an ordinance requiring GMO labeling

Moved by: Councilmember ButtSeconded by: Councilmember Beckles
Passed

5 to 2

Nat BatesNay
Jovanka BecklesAye
Tom ButtAye
Corky BoozéNay
Gayle McLaughlinAye
Jim MyrickAye
Jeff RogersAye

Approve the revised Fiscal Year 2013-15 Operating Budget

Moved by: Mayor McLaughlinSeconded by: Councilmember Beckles
Passed

6 to 1

Nat BatesAye
Jovanka BecklesAye
Tom ButtAye
Corky BoozéNay
Gayle McLaughlinAye
Jim MyrickAye
Jeff RogersAye

Introduce ordinance changing contribution limit to $60,000 instead of $75,000

Moved by: Councilmember RogersSeconded by: Councilmember Butt
Failed

3 to 4

Nat BatesNay
Jovanka BecklesNay
Tom ButtAye
Corky BoozéNay
Gayle McLaughlinNay
Jim MyrickAye
Jeff RogersAye

Change reporting requirement from 'disqualification' to 'disclosure only' for contributions over $250

Moved by: Councilmember RogersSeconded by: Councilmember Myrick
Failed

3 to 4

Nat BatesNay
Jovanka BecklesNay
Tom ButtAye
Corky BoozéNay
Gayle McLaughlinNay
Jim MyrickAye
Jeff RogersAye