City Dollars Give Voters Real Choice
Portland Tribune
June 03, 2010
Opinion piece in the Portland Tribune about the upcoming November election on Voter Owned Elections by Carol Cushman
The League of Women Voters has long supported campaign finance reform as a critical element in achieving the goals of open and representative government.
Campaign finance reform is essential to combat even the perception of corruption and prevent special interests from exerting undue influence. Reform is necessary to enhance equitable competition for office and increase citizen participation in the political process.
