Support state bill expanding citizen-funded election programs to all cities
In Plain English
Senate Bill 1107 would allow all California cities to create public campaign financing programs. Currently only charter cities can offer these programs, where candidates receive public money instead of relying on private donations. If the bill passes, Richmond could establish its own system to publicly fund local election campaigns.
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Votes
adopt Resolution No. 74-16
7 to 0
Why This Vote Matters
Richmond's city council unanimously adopted a resolution supporting state legislation that would allow the city to create a public campaign financing system. Senate Bill 1107 would expand the ability to offer publicly funded elections beyond just charter cities to include all California cities like Richmond. If the state bill passes and Richmond later chooses to participate, local candidates could receive public money for their campaigns instead of relying solely on private donations. This resolution simply expresses the city's support for the state legislation and doesn't commit Richmond to actually creating such a program.
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