Set limits on campaign contribution receipts to qualify for matching funds
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
Substitute motion · Official minutes
Adopt part (a) of the original motion and not part (b)
5 aye · 2 nay
Why This Vote Matters
The council voted to impose limits on campaign donation sizes for candidates who want to receive taxpayer-funded matching funds, with Councilmembers Bates and Boozé dissenting in the 5-2 vote. Under the new rules, candidates who accept donations larger than the set caps will not qualify for the city's matching fund program. This creates a trade-off for local candidates: they can either accept large donations or receive public campaign support, but not both. The decision affects how future city elections will be funded and may influence which candidates can afford to run for office.
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Motion · Official minutes
Set a limit of the amount a candidate can receive to $40,000; disallow any matching funds for corporate or corporate pack contributions
Substitute motion · Official minutes
Provide no matching funds for the next two years
Related agenda records
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Ordinance amending public matching funds for campaigns
Ordinance amending Richmond Municipal Code Chapter 2.43 - Campaign Finance
Ordinance to repeal Chapter 2.39 and change Chapter 2.43
Campaign Finance Ordinance Amendment
Ordinance to repeal Chapter 2.39 and change spending limit in Chapter 2.43