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The Capital Times recently ran an article on voter owned elections in it stating:
The aim of the bill is to level the playing field by allowing candidates to focus on the issues, rather than fundraising. The money qualified candidates would receive would come from local taxes.
Under the proposal, which has been referred to the Assembly Committee on Elections and Campaign Reform, local governments could set fundraising limits that would apply to all local elections. This means different cities within the same county could have different fundraising guidelines.
This is something Progressive Dane has made a priority.
Let's get big money influences out of local elections. State-enabling legislation is the first step.
Please contact your state representative or state senator and urge them to support local financing.
If Mark Pocan is your assembly representative, tell him thank you for introducing this bill.
You can also write the Capital Times or the Wisconsin State Journal (scroll to the bottom for the form). Let them know you think this is a good idea.
To get more involved contact office@prodane.org.
Posted by prodane at February 2, 2010 09:10 AM
We, the members of Progressive Dane, join together to form an independent political party in Dane County with a major focus on local issues. We pledge to work to improve the quality of life in Dane County for all people, particularly those marginalized by economic and social discrimination. We will work to improve our local government by making it open, easier to understand, and accessible for all citizens of Dane County. We are working to achieve positive policy change by electing accountable progressive officials and mobilizing citizen action.
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Policy Committee needs your help! Stop by the Social Justice Center Sunday, January 17th, 7:00 p.m. for an special meeting and find out how you can make things happen.
Come to Volunteer Night Tuesday, January 19th, 5:30 p.m. at the Social Justice Center where many hands make light work.
The Progressive Dane General Membership meeting will be held Wednesday, January 27th at 6:30 p.m. at the Madison's Downtown Public Library.
It is always a good time to become a member, renewal your membership, or become a sustainer. Go on-line to make a committment to Progressive Dane today.
