Suspend $25,000 public matching funds for November 2010 candidates
In Plain English
The city offers public matching funds to qualified candidates running for office. Each candidate can receive up to $25,000 in taxpayer money to help fund their campaigns. The council is considering whether to stop offering these funds for the upcoming November election.
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Reduce public campaign funding from $25,000 to $12,500 per candidate
Require city council to budget campaign matching funds before awarding them
Limit campaign donations to $40,000 for candidates who receive public matching funds
Amend campaign finance law to add public matching funds for candidates
Set limits on campaign contribution receipts to qualify for matching funds
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