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Agenda Item
S6 25-0054 Subject: Campaign Reform Act: Temporary Increase In Contribution Limits
From: Councilmember Ramachandran And Councilmember Jenkins
Recommendation: Adopt An Ordinance Amending The Oakland Campaign Reform Act, Oakland Municipal Code Sections 3.12.050 Limitations On Contributions From Persons And, 3.12.060, Limitations On Contributions From Broad-Based Political Committees To Temporarily Raise Limitations On Contributions To Candidates
As a pediatrician serving Alameda County, I oppose raising the contribution limit. This measure will unfairly disadvantage the voices of small grassroot movements as well as essential workers which are vital to the operations and driving of our community and will concentrate power in the hands of the wealthy few.
How do we know this temporary increase won't further incentivize councilmembers to support policies favoring their wealthy donors?
As a pediatrician serving Alameda County, I oppose raising the contribution limit. This measure will unfairly disadvantage the voices of small grassroot movements as well as essential workers which are vital to the operations and driving of our community and will concentrate power in the hands of the wealthy few.