pages: CityCouncil/2012-05-01.pdf, 6
This data as json
body | date | page | text | path |
---|---|---|---|---|
CityCouncil | 2012-05-01 | 6 | COUNCIL REFERRALS (12-209) Consider Directing Staff to Analyze the November 2, 2010 Election Campaign Financial Activities Using the Campaign Financial Reform Ordinance Proposed by the Sunshine Task Force and Bring Back the Proposed Ordinance for Council Review and Final Vote. Councilmember deHaan submitted information and gave a brief presentation. Mayor Gilmore questioned the point of the first part of the referral directing staff to analyze the November 2010 election; stated there are better uses for the City Attorney's time and resources; several reporters or bloggers have already done analysis. Councilmember deHaan stated revisiting the 2010 issue is not necessary; urged revisiting the ordinance proposed by the Sunshine Task force. Vice Mayor Bonta inquired if Councilmember deHaan is withdrawing the first portion of the referral, to which Councilmember deHaan responded in the affirmative. Councilmember Johnson stated that she supports the concept of campaign finance reform; however disclosure is out of control from a practical standpoint; limiting an individual's campaign does no good when nothing else is limited. Councilmember deHaan stated the Council should set standards. Councilmember Johnson stated so much outside money was spent in the 2010 election; inquired how money would be tracked if the top donors are Super Political Action Committees (PACs). Councilmember deHaan stated the Council has no control over PACs at the local level; efforts are needed at the State and federal level; moving forward would be in the best interest of the community. Councilmember Johnson stated the Supreme Court has allowed spending by outside organizations. In response to Councilmember deHaan, Councilmember Johnson stated that she agrees with the concept 100%; campaigns are out of control; until the [PAC] issue is resolved, candidates having the only campaigns with limits does no good. Councilmember deHaan stated other cities in Bay Area have already adopted limits. Councilmember Johnson stated limits were adopted before the Supreme Court decision; outside spending needs to be controlled; the larger issue needs to be addressed. Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 6 May 1, 2012 | CityCouncil/2012-05-01.pdf |