Sentences with phrase «matching public campaign financing system»

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But the governor, in making a refocused pitch for overhauling campaign finance laws with a system of public financing with matching dollars, told reporters earlier today in New York City he finds the process of raising money as it is now deeply unpleasant.

Connecticut has a public campaign finance system that requires a certain percentage of locally - raised money in order to qualify for matching funds.

It was announced today that Kerrey, the former president of the New School in New York City, had signed on to the effort to tighten campaign finance laws by introducing a voluntary public matching system similar to New York City and lower contribution limits.

Amidst the media's recent focus on independent redistricting, New York City Council member Dan Garodnick encourages New Yorkers not to lose sight of the importance of campaign finance reform, highlighting the many benefits that the New York City public matching funds system has created for small donors, candidates for public office, and the voting public.

Governor Cuomo Introduces Campaign Finance Reform Legislation with a Public Financing Option Governor Andrew Cuomo has introduced legislation that seeks to enact a system of small donor matching funds for state elections, along with a number of other provisions designed to reduce corruption and special interest influence.

The pilot public financing program in the state comptroller's race, modeled on the New York City campaign finance system, provides a six - to - one match for contributions between $ 10 and $ 175 from New York residents.

The mayor has consistently called for campaign finance reform, calling the city's public matching system a gold standard that the state should follow.

Governor Cuomo's budget lays the groundwork for a public campaign finance system where small donations would be matched by taxpayer dollars.

The majority of the 25 Moreland Act commissioners say a public campaign finance system modeled on New York City's matching donor system is the only way to curb the undue influence of big money donors in state government.

What's more, they are enforced by an energetic and independent Campaign Finance Board, which oversees a carefully constructed system that combines generous public matching funds with limits on contributions to political candidates, limits that are especially strict for lobbyists and others doing business with the city.

In return, Mr. Schneiderman's plan calls for altering the state constitution to extend terms from two years to four, establishing public financing of campaigns reminiscent of New York City's matching funds system, and increasing politicians» salaries to as much as $ 174,000 a year.

With seven session days left until June 21, it seems unlikely for now that an overhaul of campaign finance laws, with a public matching system for political campaigns would be in the final mix.

Schneiderman's proposal comes as state lawmakers prepare to debate once again a public financing of campaigns on the state level that could see the adoption of a matching program based off the New York City system (Senate Republicans have blocked efforts to institute public financing).

The GOP is really digging in its heels on this one, which presents a problem for IDC leader Jeff Klein, since he is propsing a public matching system much like the one that currently exists in New York City as part of his omnibus campaign finance reform bill.

Of course, the trouble with public campaign financing is that it's expensive — even a hybrid matching system like the one NYC has.

The Independent Democratic Conference today unveiled its expansive campaign - finance overhaul proposal with a public - matching system at its heart.

In the past, Governor Andrew Cuomo, a second - term Democrat, has repeatedly expressed support for a convention, suggesting a con con may be the only way to enact comprehensive campaign finance reform while Republicans who oppose a public matching system and donation limits continue to control the state Senate.

They have also shown a different approach to the use of taxpayer funds for their respective campaigns, though Malliotakis — who plans to accept public matching funds — used to criticize the city's campaign finance system as a waste of taxpayer dollars.

Although she is an opponent of public financing of campaigns in general, Malliotakis told POLITICO she plans to participate in the city's public matching funds system, which matches donations of less than $ 175 from city residents at a rate of 6 to 1.

It also would institute a public campaign financing system similar to New York City's, where candidates agree to spending limits in return for public matching funds.

In return, the proposal calls for altering the state constitution to extend terms from two years to four, establishing public financing of campaigns reminiscent of New York City's matching funds system and increasing politician's salaries to as much as $ 174,000 a year.

That's because the New York City campaign finance system includes a public matching funds program, which helps levels the playing field by incentivizing local small - dollar contributions, matching them at a 6 - to - 1 ratio.

That's because campaign spending in New York is closely regulated by strict and comparably low contribution limits — even lower for anyone with business before the city — and with a public financing system that offers matching funds from taxpayers to candidates who opt in and follow further fundraising rules.

New York must establish a small donor matching system for campaigns — modeled on New York City's public financing system.

Several other ideas, like a state hotline for sexual harassment complaints, a statewide database of medical records and $ 4 million for a new office to police campaign finance laws and eventually set up a system of public matching funds, have appeared in newspapers in the days ahead of Cuomo's speech.

Cuomo said he would continue to push for publicly financed campaigns, but wouldn't commit to veto a package that doesn't have a public matching system.

Other surveys, such as this one by the Committee on Economic Development demonstrate support for reform is also strong in the business community; 72 percent are in favor of creating a public financing system that would match low - dollar contributions and give average citizens more incentives to contribute to campaigns.

The survey asked registered voters in the state whether they favor creating a «system of public campaign financing» that limits «the size of political contributions to candidates,» and uses «state money to match smaller contributions to candidates.»

An umbrella group of wealthy business leaders and politicians is embracing Gov. Andrew Cuomo's call for an overhaul of campaign - finance laws and the adoption of a public - matching system similar to what is in place for New York City.

Without a public campaign finance system that matches private donations and encourages small - dollar contributions, outsider legislative candidates have little to no chance of raising enough cash to stage a significant challenge without strong name recognition or support of established organizations, unions, and local political figures.

In his budget proposal, the governor again included ethics and campaign fund - raising changes, including putting in place a system of public financing for state political campaigns modeled after the one used in New York City, where small donations are matched with public funds.

Advocates for broader campaign finance reform were gobsmacked at the speed that will be required to set up the public matching oversight system.