Denver City Council Approves Public Campaign Financing Initiative for November Ballot - State and Federal Communications

August 29, 2018  •  

Denver City Council Approves Public Campaign Financing Initiative for November Ballot

The Denver City Council approved a ballot initiative proposing the creation of a dedicated fund to match campaign donations of up to $50 per donor to candidates participating in the program.

The measure also requires public disclosure of all campaign spending, lowers contribution limits, and eliminates campaign contributions from corporations or labor organizations.

The ballot measure will be decided by voters in a special election held concurrently with the general election on November 6. If passed, the ordinance is effective January 1, 2020.

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