November 4, 2015 •
Initiative to Increase Public Financing of Campaigns Passes in Maine
On November 4, 2015, voters in Maine approved a ballot initiative expanding the state’s public campaign financing system. The initiative increases both election transparency and the total pool of money available to qualifying candidates. Organizations behind political advertisements must now disclose […]
On November 4, 2015, voters in Maine approved a ballot initiative expanding the state’s public campaign financing system. The initiative increases both election transparency and the total pool of money available to qualifying candidates. Organizations behind political advertisements must now disclose their top three donors and will face increased penalties for campaign finance law violations.
The new requirements will be effective 30 days after the Governor proclaims the official results of the election.
November 4, 2015 •
Democracy Vouchers Pass in Seattle
Initiative 122, a ballot measure proposing to raise property taxes in Seattle to create a publicly financed elections program, has passed. The “Honest Elections Seattle” measure imposes a $30 million tax levy over a 10 year period, granting citizens four […]
Initiative 122, a ballot measure proposing to raise property taxes in Seattle to create a publicly financed elections program, has passed. The “Honest Elections Seattle” measure imposes a $30 million tax levy over a 10 year period, granting citizens four $25 “democracy vouchers” to use towards the campaigns of city candidates.
Initiative 122 also bans contributions from corporations with medium-sized and large city contracts as well as corporations who lobby city officials. Contribution limits are lowered under the measure, from $700 per election cycle to $500.
The initiative becomes effective upon enactment by the city council.
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