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ORDINANCE AMENDMENT OF THE NEW HAVEN BOARD OF ALDERS TO REVIEW AND APPROVE THE NEW HAVEN DEMOCRACY FUND BOARD APPROVED CODE OF GENERAL ORDINANCE REVISIONS.
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Whereas, the ordinance governing the New Haven Democracy Fund has not been revised since 2009;
Whereas, the Democracy Fund Board has agreed to the following changes after meeting with candidates and treasurers who have used the program and hearing their feedback and concerns found clarification to be necessary; and
Whereas, the Democracy Fund is successful at fulfilling its primary function of increasing financial transparency in the operations of municipal elections.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the New Haven Board of Alders that the Democracy Fund Ordinance Sections 2-821 to 2-850 be amended as follows below.
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ARTICLE XI. DEMOCRACY FUND1
Sec. 2-821. Purpose.
The purpose of this ordinance is to ensure that all the citizens of New Haven have a fair and meaningful opportunity to participate in the election of their mayor. Specifically, the ordinance aims to:
(1) Counter the perception that New Haven's public policy is influenced by campaign contributions;
(2) Ensure that meritorious mayoral candidates are able to raise and spend sufficient campaign funds through public financing of elections to convey their messages to the voters;
(3) Reduce the need for ongoing fundraising and to encourage mayoral candidates to spend more time communicating with citizens;
(4) Give all citizens an opportunity for a reasonable supporting role in the selection of mayor by making even small contributions meaningful.
(Ord. No. 1589, 5-4-09)
Sec. 2-822. Definitions.
Unless otherwise defined in this section, or the contrary is stated or clearly appears from the context, the definitions in this section shall govern the interpretation of this ordinance.
(1) Mayoral committee means a committee designated by a single candidate, or established with the consent, authorization, or cooperation of a si...
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