Potential future of election campaigns in New York takes shape
While the New York Public Campaign Financing Commission has made progress on several issues, major questions remain unanswered as they enter the final weeks of their work. Some of the…
Let the people be heard (Op-Ed)
Michael Dobie writes on the surprising impact one Long Island resident had on the Public Campaign Financing Commission during its hearing in Suffolk County. Roger Meadows of Hempstead proposed providing…
Focus on finance, not fusion (Op-Ed)
Mark Chiusano writes about a letter from several Long Island organizations urging the Public Campaign Financing Commission not to touch fusion voting as it designs a public financing program for…
Our community demands action from the public financing commission (Translated from Spanish, Op-Ed)
Make the Road New York member Bienvenido Polanco, who testified during the first public hearing, writes in favor of a strong public financing program for New York. The issue of…
Campaign reform too important to keep quiet (Editorial)
The Citizen editorial board calls on the Public Campaign Financing Commission to share an interim report so that the public can provide feedback. They write, “Campaign finance reform is a…
Fight for Fair Elections (Op-Ed)
State Senator Carlucci urges the New York Public Campaign Financing Commission to create a matching program that brings about “more fair elections in New York State.” He observes, “We are…
Keep the pressure on for campaign reform (Letter)
Dave Palmer, campaign manager for the Fair Elections for New York coalition, responds to Ravi Gupta’s op-ed on reforming state politics. Palmer warns against letting the legislature off the hook…
Public Finance Commission Will Present Report Next Month
The New York State Public Campaign Financing Commission held a working meeting on Monday, October 14, to discuss essential components of their recommendations, due by December 1. In addition to…
Commission considers lowering New York’s political contribution limits
A key issue under consideration by the Public Campaign Financing Commission is whether they can and should lower contribution limits for both participating and non-participating candidates. During Monday’s working meeting,…
New York Public Finance Commission Begins Discussing Details
During Monday’s working meeting, the members of the Public Campaign Financing Commission came to an agreement on several components for a statewide public financing system, including the size of matchable…