Sentences with phrase «public matching funds program»

Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver formally introduced a bill this week that would create a statewide voluntary public matching funds program in New York, calling on fellow legislators to pass the bill and make New York state «the model for the rest of the nation in establishing and preserving fair elections.»

Polanco wants to change not only how New Yorkers vote but who they can vote for, by providing free legal counsel to candidates participating in the Campaign Finance Board's public matching funds program who raise less than $ 10,000, and easing restrictions on ballot access for candidates.

Although incumbents tend to have a leg up in fundraising, the Campaign Finance Board's public matching funds program ensures that first - time candidates and those with little access to wealthy donors can run serious campaigns by matching small dollar donations at a 6 - to - 1 ratio up to a certain amount.

If so, the CFB could count those against the $ 182,000 spending cap for the Democratic primary, should Abbate participate in the city's public matching funds program, a program which effectively lets candidates multiply sevenfold every donation under $ 175 they receive from a resident of the five boroughs.

The law was enacted to ensure that candidates in the public matching funds program debate their opponents, and we are excited that the Public Advocate debates will continue as planned.

His run for speaker began two years ago and the Manhattan Democrat even eschewed the Campaign Finance Board's public matching funds program, which would have limited his expenditures.

De Blasio has also consistently touted his participation in the CFB's public matching funds program, which matches qualifying small dollar contributions up to $ 175 at a 6 - to - 1 ratio.

Malliotakis has said she opposes public financing of elections but she will be participating in the Campaign Finance Board's public matching funds program, which matches small dollar contributions up to $ 175 at a 6 - to - 1 ratio with public funds.

The second «leading contenders» debate is scheduled for November 1 and it remains to be seen if Dietl — who is not automatically included in the debate since he is not a participant in the CFB's public matching funds program — will be invited by the debate sponsors.

The debate, scheduled for Tuesday, October 10 is organized by the New York City Campaign Finance Board and was mandatory for those participating in the CFB's public matching funds program, which matches qualifying small - dollar contributions up to $ 175 at a 6 - to - 1 ratio.

More than half of the contributions were small donations of $ 250 or less, with about $ 50,000 eligible to be matched by the city's public matching funds program, the campaign reported.

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.

As the September 12 primary elections approach and campaigns kick into high gear, a vast majority of candidates for the city's elected offices will have their coffers bolstered by the Campaign Finance Board's (CFB) public matching funds program, which matches eligible donations at a 6 - to - 1 ratio.

The Campaign Finance Board administers New York City's public matching funds program, provides campaign finance disclosure, and engages voters in learn about those seeking to represent them in public office.

For politicians to raise and spend money without a particular elected seat in mind is not unusual and does not violate campaign finance regulations, although it can matter if a candidate decides to eventually participate in the city's public matching funds program.

«He's against public funds to augment the voice of ordinary citizens,» Doyle said, referring to Gjonaj's decision to not participate in the CFB's public matching funds program, «but he has no problem using public funds when it supports his interests.»

Though she is a participant in the public matching funds program, which matches certain eligible donations at a 6 - to - 1 ratio, Malliotakis has not hit the matching claims threshold of $ 250,000 of qualifying funds needed to unlock the additional money, and her lack of a primary opponent would render her ineligible to receive funds yet even if she did hit it, leading her campaign to stress it is not a concern at this time.

The board also clarified that claims for matching funds must be reported contemporaneously with contributions or they would be ineligible, and proposed new restrictions on candidates refunding contributions if they participate in the public matching funds program.

Finally, I am proud to be running as a Clean Elections candidate in Tucson's Public Matching Funds Program.