With a 6-1 vote, Spokane, Washington City Council overrode Mayor David Condon’s veto of a campaign finance reform ordinance. The new ordinance will cut in half the maximum allowable donation to candidates, from $1,000 to $500. Additional changes include a […]
With a 6-1 vote, Spokane, Washington City Council overrode Mayor David Condon’s veto of a campaign finance reform ordinance.
The new ordinance will cut in half the maximum allowable donation to candidates, from $1,000 to $500.
Additional changes include a pay-to-play provision to prohibit contributions from contractors, a restriction on when contributions may be received, and a requirement to disclose a committee’s top donors.
January 2, 2018 •
Spokane, Washington Mayor to Veto Campaign Finance Ordinance
Spokane, Washington Mayor David Condon announced he is vetoing a campaign finance law passed by City Council on December 18. The Mayor issued a statement expressing concerns the law would not stand up to constitutional challenges, leaving the city vulnerable […]
Spokane, Washington Mayor David Condon announced he is vetoing a campaign finance law passed by City Council on December 18.
The Mayor issued a statement expressing concerns the law would not stand up to constitutional challenges, leaving the city vulnerable to expensive litigation.
Moreover, he argued campaign finance reform is better managed at the state level through the Washington State Public Disclosure Commission to avoid redundant oversight.
City Council could override the veto with five votes.
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