Comment and Input Campaign Finance Reform Input We are seeking input into the content and politics of our proposed campaign finance reform citizen-initiated ordinance. Municipal Election PeriodPlease indicate your level of support for the $25,000 cap on the amount of money candidates can keep in their account outside of a campaign period.High SupportMedium-High SupportNeutralMedium-Low SupportLow SupportMajor Problem -do not include this provisionLimits on Contributions to CampaignsPlease indicate your level of support for the proposed $500 per year cap on contributions from all sources (individuals, campaigns, corporations, etc.)High SupportMedium High SupportNeutralMedium Low SupportLow SupportMajor problem -- Do not include this provisionI recommend a higher contribution capI recommend a lower contribution capColumbus Fair Elections FundPlease indicate your level of support for the general concept of public funding for council campaigns.HighMedium HighNeutralMedium LowLowColumbus Fair Elections Fund - Sources of FundingPlease indicate your level of concern about the financing plan and proposed sources of funds overall. Will voters be concerned that these public funds are being used for politicians.Very Concerned - Find and use different sources of fundsModerately Concerned - Public funding concerns are inevitable.Low Concern - These sources will be hard to criticizeFair Campaigns Fund Matching FundsDoes the 4:1 match of small dollar donations make sense?High SupportMedium High SupportNeutralLow SupportFair Campaigns Fund - Small Dollar DonorsIs $25.00 an appropriate amount to define small dollar donations that can receive matching funds?$25 is too Low$25 is about right$25 is too high$60K Voluntary Aggregate Contribution/Expenditure LimitPlease indicate if $60,000 voluntary cap is an appropriate amount to finance a district-based campaign.$60,000 is too high a limit$60,000 seems about right for a district campaign (85K residents)$60,000 is too low a limitComments/FeedbackPlease provide input into the proposal, including whether other policies should be considered for inclusionScope of Ordinance*Please indicate if this ordinance scope is sufficient (covering city council only), or if it should be expanded to include mayoral, city attorney, and/or auditor offices as well. Please check the boxes you believe this ordinance should address. City Council Auditor City Attorney Mayor Name - optional First Last Email - optional Phone - optional
