Place advisory ballot question asking voters to support overturning Citizens United
In Plain English
Citizens United is a 2010 Supreme Court case that allows corporations and unions to spend unlimited money on political campaigns. The city cannot change federal law, but this ballot question would let Richmond voters express their opinion on whether Congress should pass a constitutional amendment reversing the decision. If approved, the question appears on the next election ballot.
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Votes
Direct staff to prepare an advisory ballot initiative urging a Constitutional amendment to overturn the Citizens United case
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