In addition to bringing in big money fast, the smaller donations would allow the campaign to illegally collect thousands in public matching funds from the city, authorities said. (dnainfo.com)
The mayor has consistently called for campaign finance reform, calling the city's public matching system a gold standard that the state should follow. (briankavanagh.org)
The campaign is also eligible for an additional $ 300,000 in public matching funds and is on track to qualify for $ 2 million in the coming year. (observer.com)