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rhett o rick

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Tue Oct 27, 2015, 09:39 AM Oct 2015

Seattle initiative puts spotlight on campaign financing

Seattle initiative puts spotlight on campaign financing
By Daniel Beekman
Seattle Times staff reporter
http://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/seattle-initiative-puts-spotlight-on-campaign-financing/

Proponents of Seattle Initiative 122 say large companies and wealthy individuals are increasingly using their money to push regular people out of the political process.

The Nov. 3 ballot measure would authorize a 10-year, $30 million property-tax levy to pay for the vouchers while tightening rules for campaign contributions and lobbying.

I-122 is endorsed by many other progressive nonprofits, U.S. Rep. Jim McDermott, D-Seattle, the League of Women Voters and the Municipal League of King County.


Looks like a step in the correct direction.
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