“Structural change to New York State’s campaign finance system is crucial,” observes author and historian Chris McNickle. To address many of the issues facing New Yorkers – from affordable housing to quality education, infrastructure to healthcare – substantial reforms need to be made to how campaigns for state office are financed. One of the solutions: create a $6-to-$1 small donor match public financing system that re-focuses candidates on their constituents, not special interests.
Source: Gotham Gazette
Date: July 12, 2019
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