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Seattle initiative puts spotlight on campaign financing
Seattle initiative puts spotlight on campaign financing
By Daniel Beekman
Seattle Times staff reporter
http://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/seattle-initiative-puts-spotlight-on-campaign-financing/
Proponents of Seattle Initiative 122 say large companies and wealthy individuals are increasingly using their money to push regular people out of the political process.
The Nov. 3 ballot measure would authorize a 10-year, $30 million property-tax levy to pay for the vouchers while tightening rules for campaign contributions and lobbying.
I-122 is endorsed by many other progressive nonprofits, U.S. Rep. Jim McDermott, D-Seattle, the League of Women Voters and the Municipal League of King County.
By Daniel Beekman
Seattle Times staff reporter
http://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/seattle-initiative-puts-spotlight-on-campaign-financing/
Proponents of Seattle Initiative 122 say large companies and wealthy individuals are increasingly using their money to push regular people out of the political process.
The Nov. 3 ballot measure would authorize a 10-year, $30 million property-tax levy to pay for the vouchers while tightening rules for campaign contributions and lobbying.
I-122 is endorsed by many other progressive nonprofits, U.S. Rep. Jim McDermott, D-Seattle, the League of Women Voters and the Municipal League of King County.
Looks like a step in the correct direction.
(Cross posted in GD)