Set limits on campaign contribution receipts to qualify for matching funds

Campaign FinanceGovernance

In Plain English

The city currently provides matching funds to candidates but has no limits on contribution size. This law would cap how much donors can give to candidates who want city matching funds. Candidates accepting larger donations would not qualify for taxpayer-funded campaign support.

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Votes

Set a limit of the amount a candidate can receive to $40,000; disallow any matching funds for corporate or corporate pack contributions

Moved by: Mayor McLaughlinSeconded by: Councilmember Beckles
Failed

Provide no matching funds for the next two years

Moved by: Councilmember BatesSeconded by: Councilmember Booze
Failed

Adopt part (a) of the original motion and not part (b)

Moved by: Councilmember ButtSeconded by: Councilmember Ritterman
Passed

5 to 2

McLaughlinAye
ButtAye
BoozéNay
BatesNay
BecklesAye
RogersAye
RittermanAye