The influence of money on election results is an oft-debated issue but it failed to attract enough interest for the Board of Supervisors to pursue reforms. Supervisors continued a discussion on campaign finance reform at its April 2 meeting and motions to keep it going were rescinded. Instead, supervisors unanimously agreed to table it. Lacking…
Citizens Invited to Share Opinions on Local Campaign Finance Reform
EUREKA – Citizens now have the opportunity to publicly share their opinions on potential campaign finance reform in County elections, and they can do so from the comfort of their home. Two new topics have been posted on to the County’s online discussion forum, Open Humboldt, asking if you would like to see limits placed…
Brooks Beating Lovelace In Cash Race – February 12, 2012
The underdog in the Third District supervisor election has shown an early influx of campaign financing from a bloc of development- and construction-related funders.