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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Votes
Approve consent calendar
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Set penalties for violating Fair Elections Ordinance rules
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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
The Story So Far
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