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CityCouncil | 2010-06-15 | 20 | Speakers: Jon Spangler, Alameda; Ann Spanier, Alameda League of Women Voters; and Bill Smith, Alameda. Following Mr. Spangler's comments, Mayor Johnson inquired whether the voluntary spending cap is enforceable; further inquired whether a candidate would sign a contract. The City Attorney responded the only way to enforce a voluntary spending cap would be to have the City set aside a pot of money for the purpose of contributing a match; opting out would always be an option; voluntary means voluntary and no ordinance can force candidates to agree to a voluntary limit on expenditures. Following Mr. Smith's comments, Mayor Johnson stated that the City is behind on the issue; there is no reason to delay; concurred that some type of voluntary spending cap should be reviewed; suggested seeing what other cities have. Vice Mayor deHaan requested clarification on the City's ability to control Political Action Committee's (PAC's) expenditures. The City Attorney stated that she has noticed a lot of public interest and some confusion on the distinction between campaign contributions and campaign expenditures; the Regular Meeting Alameda City Council June 15, 2010 | CityCouncil/2010-06-15.pdf |