https://lwvpdx.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Talking-Points-about-Small-Donor-Elections.pdf
- Talking Points about Small Donor Elections (SDE):
• I am a Portland voter (if not, you can say you support democracy reform programs
like SDE).
• Please prioritize fully funding the Small Donor Elections program.
• This year is unique because we will be filling 14 city offices rather than three. For a
relatively small additional investment, City Council can ensure the program
functions as intended.
• Fully funding SDE would mean the city will be able provide 100 percent of the
matching funds that each candidate earns.
• Adequate funding gives candidates the resources they need to get their message
out, engage with the community, and give voters the information they need to make
informed decisions.
• SDE empowers voters to support their preferred candidates by increasing the
impact of their donations.
• This is a relatively small increase in the city budget for a big impact on electing a
more representative city council to lead our newly adopted form of government.