Set penalties for violating the city's Fair Elections law
In Plain English
Richmond's Fair Elections law currently has no penalties for violations like exceeding contribution limits or failing to report donations. The proposed changes establish specific fines and enforcement procedures. If approved, violators face monetary penalties that increase with repeat offenses.
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Approve consent calendar
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Set penalties for violating Fair Elections Ordinance rules
Limit campaign contributions to $40,000 for candidates who receive public matching funds
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Amend campaign finance law to add public matching funds for candidates
Lower fundraising requirement for candidates to qualify for public campaign funding
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Richmond Government Accountability, Transparency, and Ethics Act (Richmond GATE Act) Placing a Ballot Initiative on the November 2026 Ballot to Adopt an Ordinance that Establishes an Independent Ethics Commission
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