Public Campaign - voter-owned elections

Candidate Pool

Katie Schlieper — Thu, 01 May 2008 19:33:51 +0000

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.

Candidates Qualify in Portland

Katie Schlieper — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 16:39:35 +0000

Five City Council candidates in Portland, Oregon have already qualified for public financing to run their primary campaigns under the city's Voter-Owned Elections program passed in 2005. The candidates are running to fill the seats being vacated by Commissioners Sam Adams and Eric Sten. Portland, along with Albuquerque, New Mexico, have the country's first full public financing program for municipal races.

Time to Get Voter-Owned

Katie Schlieper — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 21:23:31 +0000

As Portland, Oregon preps for another elections cycle with Voter-Owned Elections public financing available, Steve Duin at The Oregonian reflects on the results of the New Hampshire primary and the rhetoric of the campaign trail with a pause to note the importance of advancing Voter-Owned elections.

Portland Candidate Opts In

Katie Schlieper — Tue, 08 Jan 2008 21:30:38 +0000

Portland, Oregon's Voter-Owned Elections public financing program just got a prominent new participant. Sho Dozono, a Portland businessman, has opted in to the system for the Portland mayoral race, where he will face his principle challenge from City Commissioner Sam Adams. Portland passed Voter-Owned Elections in 2005.

North Carolina Bill Passes Senate

Katie Schlieper — Thu, 02 Aug 2007 19:47:28 +0000

Woo-Hoo! The North Carolina Senate followed in the House's footsteps and approved the Voter-Owned Elections public financing pilot program for three Council of State races, state auditor, insurance commissioner and superintendent of public instruction. Next the bill will go to the Governor and we're optimistic he will sign it. Read more from the Charlotte Observer!

North Carolina Papers on Board

Katie Schlieper — Tue, 31 Jul 2007 21:35:30 +0000

As the North Carolina Senate moves to take up the Council of State Voter-Owned Elections pilot project just passed by the house, the bill is getting positive press mentions in several papers. Here are a couple from the Raleigh News and Observer and the Asheville Citizen-Times both urging the Senate to pass the bill. It's likely to be quite a close vote, so this press support is great -- and remember if you live in North Carolina to give your state Senator a call!

Portland Is Voter-Owned

Katie Schlieper — Wed, 18 Jul 2007 20:57:21 +0000

Portland, Oregon is getting ready for it's second cycle of municipal elections where a full public financing option (the Voter-Owned Elections program) is available to candidates. The first outing for Voter-Owned Elections in 2006 saw two candidates, including an incumbent, participate and since then the Citizens Campaign Commission has worked with the city election office to make the law even stronger -- read more at Democracy Reform Oregon.

Emerging VOICE

Katie Schlieper — Mon, 26 Mar 2007 17:47:21 +0000

Iowa has recently emerged as a promising contender to join the ranks of Clean Elections states, with legisation in both the state House and Senate going through the committee approval process. Among those supported VOICE (Voter-Owned Iowa Clean Elections) legislations are Tim Urban, a developer and former city councilman. Read his argument in favor of VOICE here.

Hawaii Bill Moving Forward

Katie Schlieper — Tue, 20 Mar 2007 21:08:41 +0000

Activists in Hawaii are rallying support behind a bill that would provide public financing for County Council races - read this piece by Voter-Owned Hawaii to learn more. House Bill 661 has had the most success moving forward of any full public financing bill in Hawaii -- it's time for the legislature to do the right thing and give Hawaiians a chance to make their elections "voter-owned."

Before Time Runs Out

Katie Schlieper — Tue, 11 Jul 2006 13:51:45 +0000

The Asheville Citizen-Times tells North Carolina's legislature to hurry up and pass ethics reform and the public financing pilot project before they close out the legislative session.