HomeMy WebLinkAboutCM.Campain Finance Regulation Presentation (2)
August 5, 2020
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By: Teri Ledoux, City Manager
Campaign Contribution Limits Council Study Session Presented
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an interest in exploring
finance regulations
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was directed to bring forward the campaign finance regulations
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Cities and counties contain additional restrictions and requirements needs of their communities.At the Council campaign standards established by the Staff established by the City of
Pomona for review, consideration and discussion.
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the City adopts local contribution limits we will also need to
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AB 571 does not provide the FPPC with authority to administer or enforce locally set contribution limits. If consider enforcement While contribution limits have been held constitutional,
they must not be so restrictive as to impede the ability of challengers to raise sufficient funds to mount a meaningful campaign. •
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the
exceeding
preparing an
AB 571, the City will
under
additional resources to monitor and enforce
analysis will be required to determine the financial
will require
This established regulations. Additional impact of the established regulations.
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If the City Council directs staff to move forward with Ordinance to establish local campaign contribution limits the standards established by the State need to implement enforcement
and oversight regulations. • •
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