Malliotakis has voiced opposition to the City's program, calling it an irresponsible use of taxpayer money, and voted against a
bill that would have established a state
matching program with a
similar 6 - 1
match.
The Democratic - led Assembly has approved public financing measures in the past, including
bills originating in that chamber creating a small - donor
matching system
similar to New York City (the
bills have not included a ban on housekeeping accounts, a back - door way of raising unlimited cash).