7.2. Introduction and First Reading of Ordinance Nos. 08-24 and 09-24 amending Chapter 2.10 of Title 2 of the Orange Municipal Code relating to campaign contribution limits and contributions from committees.
I am opposed to both amendments proposed in this agenda item. Increasing the limit to $2500.00 campaign donations will only bring in PAC/s and businesses to donate in hopes to have votes and decisions be favorable to the business, not the people who voted for our councilmembers. Also the districts are not large so large funding is not necessary it's the voice of the people that should take priority. This was also evident in our last election where PAC & Businesses were used in slam campaigns to elect the mayor of choice. Accountability of money is a priority and amendments to the current wording would make it easier to use campaign contributions other then intended.
I am opposed to both amendments proposed in this agenda item. Increasing the limit to $2500.00 campaign donations will only bring in PAC/s and businesses to donate in hopes to have votes and decisions be favorable to the business, not the people who voted for our councilmembers. Also the districts are not large so large funding is not necessary it's the voice of the people that should take priority. This was also evident in our last election where PAC & Businesses were used in slam campaigns to elect the mayor of choice. Accountability of money is a priority and amendments to the current wording would make it easier to use campaign contributions other then intended.