The Campaign To Get Money Out Of Seattle Politics Is Raising A Lot Of Money
Via Seattle Weekly News:
“A new ballot measure that aims to counter the influence of money in Seattle politics has found strong support among outside donors who view it as a pilot project that could be replicated nationally.
As a result, they’re pouring money into Seattle politics.
I-122, aka Honest Elections Seattle, is a city initiative on the November ballot that combines strict rules on campaign contributions with publicly financed elections. I-122 would limit contributions to elected officials from both registered lobbyists and companies with fat city contracts. It would expedite public reporting of campaign contributions; require paid signature-gatherers to wear badges identifying them as such; and implement a three-year waiting period for retiring elected officials who want to work as lobbyists.”
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