Born and raised in northern England, Portland, Oregon City Commissioner Amanda Fritz came to America after her family escaped the London Blitz in World War II. Her immigration to the United States instilled in her a powerful love for the country and a fascination of ordinary people who can help others when they need it most.

A winning candidate for Portland’s City Council makes it clear why Clean Elections are vital for a democracy free of big-money interests.

Clean Elections proved a great way to get elected on Tuesday as three statehouses fill up with officials running under the program.

The Portland Mercury rolls out its list of endorsements for various offices up for election and whatever you may think of their choices it's good to see several mentions of Portland's Voter-Owned Elections public financing program an its role in encouraging a greater diversity of candidates to participate in municipal elections.

Public Campaign's President Nick Nyhart was on Oregon Public Radio today to talk about Clean Elections, and Portland's ground-breaking municipal public financing system.  Take a listen here.

Portland's Voter-Owned Elections public financing program for their mayoral and city council races is set to have a good year with a record seven candidates qualifying for public funding and agreeing to spending limits.