pages: CityCouncil/2012-05-01.pdf, 8
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CityCouncil | 2012-05-01 | 8 | Mayor Gilmore stated noted the difficult of reporting depends on the volume of contributions. Councilmember Johnson stated smaller outside groups have not been compliant; onerous reporting requirements are in issue. Vice Mayor Bonta stated that he supports AB1648, which is a straightforward step in the right direction; the proposed campaign finance reform does not address corporations enormous amount of power; ordinary, everyday people having a voice is critical and has traditionally been done through organized labor; limiting the current regime will essentially cede power to the wealthy and the large corporations. Councilmember deHaan stated unions represent hundreds or thousands of people are being discussed; an individual union made up of 83 people having a major impact on the City is extremely important; facts are being distorted; the voice of individual people will be heard; expressed concern that the others are not in support of campaign reform. Councilmember Johnson stated that she supports campaign finance reform, but it has to be done in an effective way. Mayor Gilmore stated everyone supports good campaign finance reform. Councilmember Tam expressed concern about using campaign finance reform to target unions and working families. Councilmember deHaan stated he did not bring up the issue to target unions and working families. Discussed the importance of not stifling unions and unknown entities placing attack ads: Jim Oddie, Alameda. Vice Mayor Bonta noted in November, there will be a proposition on the ballot regarding corporate deception; stated attacking on the ability of working people to be involved in the political process needs to be beat back. Councilmember Johnson stated that she will analyze the LWV measure, but already sees loopholes; she supports moving forward to control the big corporate spending and super PACs, but her first impression is the measure will not solve the problem. In response to Councilmember deHaan's inquiry, the Council directed staff to bringing back AB 1648. COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS (12-210) Councilmember Tam announced that she attended the League of California Regular Meeting Alameda City Council 8 May 1, 2012 | CityCouncil/2012-05-01.pdf |