Require city council to budget campaign matching funds before awarding them
Resolution Ordinance No. 16-20
In Plain English
The city offers public matching funds to help candidates run for office. Currently, the council can award these funds without first setting aside money in the annual budget. If approved, the council must budget for campaign matching funds each year before distributing them to candidates.
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