Increase public funding for candidates running for city office
In Plain English
Richmond currently provides public money to help candidates pay for their campaigns. The city wants to raise the amount of funding available to people running for mayor or city council. If approved, candidates who qualify receive more taxpayer money for campaign expenses like advertising and mailers.
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Votes
Add amendment that matching funds will only be available for donations that were $250 or less
3 to 4
Table the item
2 to 5
Approve the same ordinance that was passed at the previous meeting
Eliminate the last disbursement of matching funds for a maximum of $25,000
4 to 2
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