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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-18-2015 Public Comment - VeiumCOUNCIL MEETING: QtIm R�t ze 16 ITEM NO.: Dear Mayor /Council member Money has an ever growing corruptive influence over our politics. The majority of elections in the United States are won by the candidate with the most money. Policy decisions are increasingly driven by the contributors of that money. I want to be confident that the elections in San Luis Obispo are not corrupted nor have the appearance of corruption. I want to feel that my vote matters and those candidates talk to me, as well as the wealthiest amongst us whose interests, at the moment, take priority. I want candidates to have time to really listen rather than spending the majority of their time raising money. The Citizens Congress draft of the "Integrity in our Elections Act" is a major step toward insuring our democratic prerogatives. Like the smoking ban and Farmers' Market, SLO could be the first in the country to implement this specific measure, while joining over 28 states that have public finance programs. I urge you to pass this ordinance and restore our faith in our government and send a message across America that there is an option to the moneyed interests controlling our election process and the legislative outcomes that follow. Sincerelv. Dear Mayor Marx, John Asbaugh, Dan Carpenter, Carlyn Christianson, and Dan Rivoire, Money has an ever growing corruptive influence over our politics. The majority of elections in the United States are won by the candidate with the most money. Policy decisions are increasingly driven by the contributors of that money. I want to be confident that the elections in San Luis Obispo are not corrupted nor have the appearance of corruption. I want to feel that my vote matters and those candidates talk to me, as well as the wealthiest amongst us whose interests, at the moment, take priority. I want candidates to have time to really listen rather than spending the majority of their time raising money. The Citizens Congress draft of the "Integrity in our Elections Act" is a major step toward insuring our democratic prerogatives. Like the smoking ban and Farmers' Market, SLO could be the first in the country to implement this specific measure, while joining over 28 states that have public finance programs. I urge you to pass this ordinance and restore our faith in our government and send a message across America that there is an option to the moneyed interests controlling our election process and the legislative outcomes that follow. Sincerely, Dear Mayor Marx, John Asbaugh, Dan Carpenter, Carlyn Christianson, and Dan Rivoire, Money has an ever growing corruptive influence over our politics. The majority of elections in the United States are won by the candidate with the most money. Policy decisions are increasingly driven by the contributors of that money. I want to be confident that the elections in San Luis Obispo are not corrupted nor have the appearance of corruption. I want to feel that my vote matters and those candidates talk to me, as well as the wealthiest amongst us whose interests, at the moment, take priority. I want candidates to have time to really listen rather than spending the majority of their time raising money. The Citizens Congress draft of the "Integrity in our Elections Act" is a major step toward insuring our democratic prerogatives. Like the smoking ban and Farmers' Market, SLO could be the first in the country to implement this specific measure, while joining over 28 states that have public finance programs. I urge you to pass this ordinance and restore our faith in our government and send a message across America that there is an option to the moneyed interests controlling our-election process and the legislative outcomes that follow. Sincerely, Dear Mayor /Council member Money has an ever growing corruptive influence over our politics. The majority of elections in the United States are won by the candidate with the most money. Policy decisions are increasingly driven by the contributors of that money. I want to be confident that the elections in San Luis Obispo are not corrupted nor have the appearance of corruption. I want to feel that my vote matters and those candidates talk to me, as well as the wealthiest amongst us whose interests, at the moment, take priority. I want candidates to have time to really listen rather than spending the majority of their time raising money. The Citizens Congress draft of the "Integrity in our Elections Act" is a major step toward insuring our democratic prerogatives. Like the smoking ban and Farmers' Market, SLO could be the first in the country to implement this specific measure, while joining over 28 states that have public finance programs. I urge you to pass this ordinance and restore our faith in our government and send a message across America that there is an option to the moneyed interests controlling our election process and the legislative outcomes that follow. Sincerely, 'ti�f � ,,, �����yJ✓i finery ' �_ Dear Mayor Marx, John Asbaugh, Dan Carpenter, Carlyn Christianson, and Dan Rivoire, Money has an ever growing corruptive influence over our politics. The majority of elections in the United States are won by the candidate with the most money. Policy decisions are increasingly driven by the contributors of that money. I want to be confident that the elections in San Luis Obispo are not corrupted nor have the appearance of corruption. I want to feel that my vote matters and those candidates talk tome, as well as the wealthiest amongst us whose interests, at the moment, take priority. I want candidates to have time to really listen rather than spending the majority of their time raising money. The Citizens Congress draft of the "Integrity in our Elections Act" is a major step toward insuring our democratic prerogatives. Like the smoking ban and Farmers' Market, SLO could be the first in the country to implement this specific measure, while joining over 28 states that have public finance programs. I urge you to pass this ordinance and restore our faith in our government and send a message across America that there is an option to the moneyed interests controlling our election process and the legislative outcomes that follow. Sincerely, -e- V-\- vk-., i Dear Mayor Marx, John Asbaugh, Dan Carpenter, Carlyn Christianson, and Dan Rivoire, Money has an ever growing corruptive influence over our politics. The majority of elections in the United States are won by the candidate with the most money. Policy decisions are increasingly driven by the contributors of that money. I want to be confident that the elections in San Luis Obispo are not corrupted nor have the appearance of corruption. I want to feel that my vote matters and those candidates talk to me, as well as the wealthiest amongst us whose interests, at the moment, take priority. I want candidates to have time to really listen rather than spending the majority of their time raising money. The Citizens Congress draft of the "Integrity in our Elections Act" is a major step toward insuring our democratic prerogatives. Like the smoking ban and Farmers' Market, SLO could be the first in the country to implement this specific measure, while joining over 28 states that have public finance programs. I urge you to pass this ordinance and restore our faith in our government and send a message across America that there is an option to the moneyed interests controlling our election process and the legislative outcomes that follow. Dear Mayor Marx, John Asbaugh, Dan Carpenter, Carlyn Christianson, and Dan Rivoire, Money has an ever growing corruptive influence over our politics. The majority of elections in the United States are won by the candidate with the most money. Policy decisions are increasingly driven by the contributors of that money. I want to be confident that the elections in San Luis Obispo are not corrupted nor have the appearance of corruption. I want to feel that my vote matters and those candidates talk to me, as well as the wealthiest amongst us whose interests, at the moment, take priority. I want candidates to have time to really listen rather than spending the majority of their time raising money. The Citizens Congress draft of the "Integrity in our Elections Act is a major step toward insuring our democratic prerogatives. Like the smoking ban and Farmers' Market, SLO could be the first in the country to implement this specific measure, while joining over 28 states that have public finance programs. I urge you to pass this ordinance and restore our faith in our government and send a message across America that there is an option to the moneyed interests controlling our election process and the legislative outcomes that follow. Dear Mayor /Council member Money has an ever growing corruptive influence over our politics. The majority of elections in the United States are won by the candidate with the most money. Policy decisions are increasingly driven by the contributors of that money. I want to be confident that the elections in San Luis Obispo are not corrupted nor have the appearance of corruption. I want to feel that my vote matters and those candidates talk to me, as well as the wealthiest amongst us whose interests, at the moment, take priority. I want candidates to have time to really listen rather than spending the majority of their time raising money. The Citizens Congress draft of the "Integrity in our Elections Act" is a major step toward insuring our democratic prerogatives. Like the smoking ban and Farmers' Market, SLO could be the first in the country to implement this specific measure, while joining over 28 states that have public finance programs. I urge you to pass this ordinance and restore our faith in our government and send a message across America that there is an option to the moneyed interests controlling our election process and the legislative outcomes that follow. Signature Email Address I wish to receive more information on this issue ONLY CJ1t00 Je 06", Z � r Phyllis Davies August 18, 2015 Jan Marx, Mayor John Asbaugh, Vice Mayor Dan Carpenter, Council Member Carlyn Christianson, Council Member Dan Rivoire, Council Member San Luis Obispo City Council 990 Palm Street San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Dear Mayor Marx, Vice Mayor Ashbaugh, Council Member Carpenter, Council Member Christianson, and Council Member Rivoire: Money has a corruptive influence over our politics. Most elections in the United States are won by the candidate who spends the most money. Policy decisions are increasingly driven by the contributors of that money. It seems important to me that the elections in San Luis Obispo are not corrupted nor have the appearance of corruption. I want to feel that my vote matters and those candidates talk to me, as well as the wealthiest amongst us whose interests, at the moment, take priority. I want candidates to have time to really listen rather than spending the majority of their time raising money. The "Integrity in our Elections Act" drafted by the Citizens Congress is a major step toward insuring our democratic prerogatives. Like the smoking ban and Farmers' Market, SLO could be the first in the country to implement this specific measure, while joining over 28 states that have public finance programs. Please pass this ordinance and restore our faith in our government and send a message across America that there is an option to the moneyed interests controlling our election process and the legislative outcomes that follow. Sincerely, P.O. Box 945 San Luis Obispo, CA 93406 805.440.9346 August 18, 2015 Jan Marx, Mayor John Asbaugh, Vice Mayor Dan Carpenter, Council Member Carlyn Christianson, Council Member Dan Rivoire, Council Member San Luis Obispo City Council 990 Palm Street San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Dear Mayor Marx, Vice Mayor Ashbaugh, Council Member Carpenter, Council Member Christianson, and Council Member Rivoire: Money has an ever growing corruptive influence over our politics. The majority (91 %) of elections in the United States are won by the candidate with the most money. Policy decisions are increasingly driven by the contributors of that money. I want to be confident that the elections in San Luis Obispo are not corrupted nor have the appearance of corruption. I want to feel that my vote matters and those candidates talk to me, as well as the wealthiest amongst us whose interests, at the moment, take priority. I want candidates to have time to really listen rather than spending the majority of their time raising money. The Citizens Congress draft of the "Integrity in our Elections Act' ' is a major step toward insuring our democratic prerogatives. Like the smoking ban and Farmers' Market, SLO could be the first in the country to implement this specific measure, while joining over 28 states that have public finance programs. I urge you to pass this ordinance and restore our faith in our government and send a message across America that there is an option to the moneyed interests controlling our election process and the legislative outcomes that follow. Sincerely, August 18, 2015 Jan Marx, Mayor John Asbaugh, Vice Mayor Dan Carpenter, Council Member Carlyn Christianson, Council Member Dan Rivoire, Council Member San Luis Obispo City Council 990 Palm Street San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Dear Mayor Marx, Vice Mayor Ashbaugh, Council Member Carpenter, Council Member Christianson, and Council Member Rivoire: Money has an ever growing corruptive influence over our politics. The majority (91 %) of elections in the United States are won by the candidate with the most money. Policy decisions are increasingly driven by the contributors of that money. I want to be confident that the elections in San Luis Obispo are not corrupted nor have the appearance of corruption. I want to feel that my vote matters and those candidates talk to me, as well as the wealthiest amongst us whose interests, at the moment, take priority. I want candidates to have time to really listen rather than spending the majority of their time raising money. The Citizens Congress draft of the "Integrity in our Elections Act" is a major step toward insuring our democratic prerogatives. Like the smoking ban and Farmers' Market, SLO could be the first in the country to implement this specific measure, while joining over 28 states that have public finance programs. I urge you to pass this ordinance and restore our faith in our government and send a message across America that there is an option to the moneyed interests controlling our election process and the legislative outcomes that follow. Sincerely, ;�, 7 August 18, 2015 Jan Marx, Mayor John Asbaugh, Vice Mayor Dan Carpenter, Council Member Carlyn Christianson, Council Member Dan Rivoire, Council Member San Luis Obispo City Council 990 Palm Street San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Dear Mayor Marx, Vice Mayor Ashbaugh, Council Member Carpenter, Council Member Christianson, and Council Member Rivoire: Money has an ever growing corruptive influence over our politics. The majority (91 %) of elections in the United States are won by the candidate with the most money. Policy decisions are increasingly driven by the contributors of that money. I want to be confident that the elections in San Luis Obispo are not corrupted nor have the appearance of corruption. I want to feel that my vote matters and those candidates talk to me, as well as the wealthiest amongst us whose interests, at the moment, take priority. I want candidates to have time to really listen rather than spending the majority of their time raising money. The Citizens Congress draft of the "Integrity in our Elections Act" is a major step toward insuring our democratic prerogatives. Like the smoking ban and Farmers' Market, SLO could be the first in the country to implement this specific measure, while joining over 28 states that have public finance programs. I urge you to pass this ordinance and restore our faith in our government and send a message across America that there is an option to the moneyed interests controlling our election process and the legislative outcomes that follow. Sincerely, August 18, 2015 Jan Marx, Mayor John Asbaugh, Vice Mayor Dan Carpenter, Council Member Carlyn Christianson, Council Member Dan Rivoire, Council Member San Luis Obispo City Council 990 Palm Street San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Dear Mayor Marx, Vice Mayor Ashbaugh, Council Member Carpenter, Council Member Christianson, and Council Member Rivoire: Money has an ever growing corruptive influence over our politics. The majority (91 %) of elections in the United States are won by the candidate with the most money. Policy decisions are increasingly driven by the contributors of that money. I want to be confident that the elections in San Luis Obispo are not corrupted nor have the appearance of corruption. I want to feel that my vote matters and those candidates talk to me, as well as the wealthiest amongst us whose interests, at the moment, take priority. I want candidates to have time to really listen rather than spending the majority of their time raising money. The Citizens Congress draft of the "Integrity in our Elections Act" is a major step toward insuring our democratic prerogatives. Like the smoking ban and Farmers' Market, SLO could be the first in the country to implement this specific measure, while joining over 28 states that have public finance programs. I urge you to pass this ordinance and restore our faith in our government and send a message across America that there is an option to the moneyed interests controlling our election process and the legislative outcomes that follow. Sincerely, ����i August 18, 2015 Jan Marx, Mayor John Asbaugh, Vice Mayor Dan Carpenter, Council Member Carlyn Christianson, Council Member Dan Rivoire, Council Member San Luis Obispo City Council 990 Palm Street San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Dear Mayor Marx, Vice Mayor Ashbaugh, Council Member Carpenter, Council Member Christianson, and Council Member Rivoire: Money has an ever growing corruptive influence over our politics. The majority (91 1%) of elections in the United States are won by the candidate with the most money. Policy decisions are increasingly driven by the contributors of that money. I want to be confident that the elections in San Luis Obispo are not corrupted nor have the appearance of corruption. I want to feel that my vote matters and those candidates talk to me, as well as the wealthiest amongst us whose interests, at the moment, take priority. I want candidates to have time to really listen rather than spending the majority of their time raising money. The Citizens Congress draft of the "Integrity in our Elections Act" is a major step toward insuring our democratic prerogatives. Like the smoking ban and Farmers' Market, SLO could be the first in the country to implement this specific measure, while joining over 28 states that have public finance programs. I urge you to pass this ordinance and restore our faith in our government and send a message across America that there is an option to the moneyed interests controlling our election process and the legislative outcomes that follow. Sincerely, August 18, 2015 Jan Marx, Mayor John Asbaugh, Vice Mayor Dan Carpenter, Council Member Carlyn Christianson, Council Member Dan Rivoire, Council Member San Luis Obispo City Council 990 Palm Street San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Dear Mayor Marx, Vice Mayor Ashbaugh, Council Member Carpenter, Council Member Christianson, and Council Member Rivoire: Money has an ever growing corruptive influence over our politics. The majority (91 %) of elections in the United States are won by the candidate with the most money. Policy decisions are increasingly driven by the contributors of that money. I want to be confident that the elections in San Luis Obispo are not corrupted nor have the appearance of corruption. I want to feel that my vote matters and those candidates talk to me, as well as the wealthiest amongst us whose interests, at the moment, take priority_ I want candidates to have time to really listen rather than spending the majority of their time raising money. The Citizens Congress draft of the "Integrity in our Elections Act" is a major step toward insuring our democratic prerogatives. Like the smoking ban and Farmers' Market, SLO could be the first in the country to implement this specific measure, while joining over 28 states that have public finance programs. I urge you to pass this ordinance and restore our faith in our government and send a message across America that there is an option to the moneyed interests controlling our election process and the legislative outcomes that follow. Sincerely, ` -W,t h0 August 18, 2015 Jan Marx, Mayor John Asbaugh, Vice Mayor Dan Carpenter, Council Member Carlyn Christianson, Council Member Dan Rivoire, Council Member San Luis Obispo City Council 990 Palm Street San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Dear Mayor Marx, Vice Mayor Ashbaugh, Council Member Carpenter, Council Member Christianson, and Council Member Rivoire: Money has an ever growing corruptive influence over our politics. The majority (91 %) of elections in the United States are won by the candidate with the most money. Policy decisions are increasingly driven by the contributors of that money. I want to be confident that the elections in San Luis Obispo are not corrupted nor have the appearance of corruption. I want to feel that my vote matters and those candidates talk to me, as well as the wealthiest amongst us whose interests, at the moment, take priority_ I want candidates to have time to really listen rather than spending the majority of their time raising money. The Citizens Congress draft of the "Integrity in our Elections Act" is a major step toward insuring our democratic prerogatives. Like the smoking ban and Farmers' Market, SLO could be the first in the country to implement this specific measure, while joining over 28 states that have public finance programs. I urge you to pass this ordinance and restore our faith in our government and send a message across America that there is an option to the moneyed interests controlling our election process and the legislative outcomes that follow. Sincerely, r 0; � August 18, 2015 Jan Marx, Mayor John Asbaugh, Vice Mayor Dan Carpenter, Council Member Carlyn Christianson, Council Member Dan Rivoire, Council Member San Luis Obispo City Council 990 Palm Street San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Dear Mayor Marx, Vice Mayor Ashbaugh, Council Member Carpenter, Council Member Christianson, and Council Member Rivoire: Money has an ever growing corruptive influence over our politics. The majority (91 %) of elections in the United States are won by the candidate with the most money. Policy decisions are increasingly driven by the contributors of that money. I want to be confident that the elections in San Luis Obispo are not corrupted nor have the appearance of corruption. I want to feel that my vote matters and those candidates talk to me, as well as the wealthiest amongst us whose interests, at the moment, take priority. I want candidates to have time to really listen rather than spending the majority of their time raising money. The Citizens Congress draft of the "Integrity in our Elections Act' ' is a major step toward insuring our democratic prerogatives. Like the smoking ban and Farmers' Market, SLO could be the first in the country to implement this specific measure, while joining over 28 states that have public finance programs. I urge you to pass this ordinance and restore our faith in our government and send a message apMs America that there is an option to the moneyed interests controlling our election process 4-d ` C. cg::;lahve outcomes that follow. August 18, 2015 Jan Marx, Mayor John Asbaugh, Vice Mayor Dan Carpenter, Council Member Carlyn Christianson, Council Member Dan Rivoire, Council Member San Luis Obispo City Council 990 Palm Street San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Dear Mayor Marx, Vice Mayor Ashbaugh, Council Member Carpenter, Council Member Christianson, and Council Member Rivoire: Money has an ever growing corruptive influence over our politics. The majority (91 1/o) of elections in the United States are won by the candidate with the most money. Policy decisions are increasingly driven by the contributors of that money. I want to be confident that the elections in San Luis Obispo are not corrupted nor have the appearance of corruption. I want to feel that my vote matters and those candidates talk to me, as well as the wealthiest amongst us whose interests, at the moment, take priority. I want candidates to have time to really listen rather than spending the majority of their time raising money. The Citizens Congress draft of the "Integrity in our Elections Act" is a major step toward insuring our democratic prerogatives. Like the smoking ban and Farmers' Market, SLO could be the first in the country to implement this specific measure, while joining over 28 states that have public finance programs. I urge you to pass this ordinance and restore our faith in our government and send a message across America that there is an option to the moneyed interests controlling our election process and the legislative outcomes that follow. Sincerely, i Dear Mayor /Council member , Money has an ever growing corruptive influence over our politics. The majority of elections in the United States are won by the candidate with the most money. Policy decisions are increasingly driven by the contributors of that money. I want to be confident that the elections in San Luis Obispo are not corrupted nor have the appearance of corruption. I want to feel that my vote matters and those candidates talk to me, as well as the wealthiest amongst us whose interests, at the moment, take priority. I want candidates to have time to really listen rather than spending the majority of their time raising money. The Citizens Congress draft of the "Integrity in our Elections Act" is a major step toward insuring our democratic prerogatives. Like the smoking ban and Farmers' Market, SLO could be the first in the country to implement this specific measure, while joining over 28 states that have public finance programs. I urge you to pass this ordinance and restore our faith in our government and send a message across America that there is an option to the moneyed interests controlling our election process and the legislative outcomes that follow. Sincerely, , 1DVL-- Dear Mayor /Council member Zr �� , Money has an ever growing corruptive influence over our politics. The majority of elections in the United States are won by the candidate with the most money. Policy decisions are increasingly driven by the contributors of that money. I want to be confident that the elections in San Luis Obispo are not corrupted nor have the appearance of corruption. I want to feel that my vote matters and those candidates talk to me, as well as the wealthiest amongst us whose interests, at the moment, take priority. I want candidates to have time to really listen rather than spending the majority of their time raising money. The Citizens Congress draft of the "Integrity in our Elections Act" is a major step toward insuring our democratic prerogatives. Like the smoking ban and Farmers' Market, SLO could be the first in the country to implement this specific measure, while joining over 28 states that have public finance programs. I urge you to pass this ordinance and restore our faith in our government and send a message across America that there is an option to the moneyed interests controlling our election process and the legislative outcomes that follow. Sincerely, 461$14 YO vv bid n<s1 F(t V,, Dear Mayor /Council member Money has an ever growing corruptive influence over our politics. The majority of elections in the United States are won by the candidate with the most money. Policy decisions are increasingly driven by the contributors of that money. I want to be confident that the elections in San Luis Obispo are not corrupted nor have the appearance of corruption. I want to feel that my vote matters and those candidates talk to me, as well as the wealthiest amongst us whose interests, at the moment, take priority. I want candidates to have time to really listen rather than spending the majority of their time raising money. The Citizens Congress draft of the "Integrity in our Elections Act" is a major step toward insuring our democratic prerogatives. Like the smoking ban and Farmers' Market, SLO could be the first in the country to implement this specific measure, while joining over 28 states that have public finance programs. I urge you to pass this ordinance and restore our faith in our government and send a message across America that there is an option to the moneyed interests controlling our election process and the legislative outcomes that follow. Sincerely, Dear Mayor /Council member , Money has an ever growing corruptive influence over our politics. The majority of elections in the United States are won by the candidate with the most money. Policy decisions are increasingly driven by the contributors of that money. I want to be confident that the elections in San Luis Obispo are not corrupted nor have the appearance of corruption. I want to feel that my vote matters and those candidates talk to me, as well as the wealthiest amongst us whose interests, at the moment, take priority. I want candidates to have time to really listen rather than spending the majority of their time raising money. The Citizens Congress draft of the "Integrity in our Elections Act" is a major step toward insuring our democratic prerogatives. Like the smoking ban and Farmers' Market, SLO could be the first in the country to implement this specific measure, while joining over 28 states that have public finance programs. I urge you to pass this ordinance and restore our faith in our government and send a message across America that there is an option to the moneyed interests controlling our election process and the legislative outcomes that follow. Sincerely, Dear Mayor /Council member Money has an ever growing corruptive influence over our politics. The majority of elections in the United States are won by the candidate with the most money. Policy decisions are increasingly driven by the contributors of that money. I want to be confident that the elections in San Luis Obispo are not corrupted nor have the appearance of corruption. I want to feel that my vote matters and those candidates talk to me, as well as the wealthiest amongst us whose interests, at the moment, take priority. I want candidates to have time to really listen rather than spending the majority of their time raising money. The Citizens Congress draft of the "Integrity in our Elections Act" is a major step toward insuring our democratic prerogatives. Like the smoking ban and Farmers' Market, SLO could be the first in the country to implement this specific measure, while joining over 28 states that have public finance programs. I urge you to pass this ordinance and restore our faith in our government and send a message across America that there is an option to the moneyed interests controlling our election process and the legislative outcomes that follow. Sincerely, Dear Mayor /Council member , Money has an ever growing corruptive influence over our politics. The majority of elections in the United States are won by the candidate with the most money. Policy decisions are increasingly driven by the contributors of that money. I want to be confident that the elections in San Luis Obispo are not corrupted nor have the appearance of corruption. I want to feel that my vote matters and those candidates talk to me, as well as the wealthiest amongst us whose interests, at the moment, take priority. I want candidates to have time to really listen rather than spending the majority of their time raising money. The Citizens Congress draft of the "Integrity in our Elections Act" is a major step toward insuring our democratic prerogatives. Like the smoking ban and Farmers' Market, SLO could be the first in the country to implement this specific measure, while joining over 28 states that have public finance programs. I urge you to pass this ordinance and restore our faith in our government and send a message across America that there is an option to the moneyed interests controlling our election process and the legislative outcomes that follow. Sincerely C. Dear Mayor /Council member , Money has an ever growing corruptive influence over our politics. The majority of elections in the United States are won by the candidate with the most money. Policy decisions are increasingly driven by the contributors of that money. I want to be confident that the elections in San Luis Obispo are not corrupted nor have the appearance of corruption. I want to feel that my vote matters and those candidates talk to me, as well as the wealthiest amongst us whose interests, at the moment, take priority. I want candidates to have time to really listen rather than spending the majority of their time raising money. The Citizens Congress draft of the "Integrity in our Elections Act" is a major step toward insuring our democratic prerogatives. Like the smoking ban and Farmers' Market, SLO could be the first in the country to implement this specific measure, while joining over 28 states that have public finance programs. I urge you to pass this ordinance and restore our faith in our government and send a message across America that there is an option to the moneyed interests controlling our election process and the legislative outcomes that follow. Sincerely, Dear Mayor /Council member , Money has an ever growing corruptive influence over our politics. The majority of elections in the United States are won by the candidate with the most money. Policy decisions are increasingly driven by the contributors of that money. I want to be confident that the elections in San Luis Obispo are not corrupted nor have the appearance of corruption. I want to feel that my vote matters and those candidates talk to me, as well as the wealthiest amongst us whose interests, at the moment, take priority. I want candidates to have time to really listen rather than spending the majority of their time raising money. The Citizens Congress draft of the "Integrity in our Elections Act" is a major step toward insuring our democratic prerogatives. Like the smoking ban and Farmers' Market, SLO could be the first in the country to implement this specific measure, while joining over 28 states that have public finance programs. I urge you to pass this ordinance and restore our. faith in our government and send a message across America that there is an option to the moneyed interests controlling our election process and the legislative outcomes that follow. Sincerely, Lo e- -re- I I Dear Mayor /Council member , Money has an ever growing corruptive influence over our politics. The majority of elections in the United States are won by the candidate with the most money. Policy decisions are increasingly driven by the contributors of that money. I want to be confident that the elections in San Luis Obispo are not corrupted nor have the appearance of corruption. I want to feel that my vote matters and those candidates talk to me, as well as the wealthiest amongst us whose interests, at the moment, take priority. I want candidates to have time to really listen rather than spending the majority of their time raising money. The Citizens Congress draft of the "Integrity in our Elections Act" is a major step toward insuring our democratic prerogatives. Like the smoking ban and Farmers' Market, SLO could be the first in the country to implement this specific measure, while joining over 28 states that have public finance programs. I urge you to pass this ordinance and restore our faith in our government and send a message across America that there is an option to the moneyed interests controlling our election process and the legislative outcomes that follow. Sincerely, cS'°'� C__Atj August 18, 2015 Jan Marx, Mayor John Asbaugh, Vice Mayor Dan Carpenter, Council Member Carlyn Christianson, Council Member Dan Rivoire, Council Member San Luis Obispo City Council 990 Palm Street San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Dear Mayor Marx, Vice Mayor Ashbaugh, Council Member Carpenter, Council Member Christianson, and Council Member Rivoire: Money has an ever growing corruptive influence over our politics. The majority (91 %) of elections in the United States are won by the candidate with the most money. Policy decisions are increasingly driven by the contributors of that money. I want to be confident that the elections in San Luis Obispo are not corrupted nor have the appearance of corruption. I want to feel that my vote matters and those candidates talk to me, as well as the wealthiest amongst us whose interests, at the moment, take priority. I want candidates to have time to really listen rather than spending the majority of their time raising money. The Citizens Congress draft of the "Integrity in our Elections Act" is a major step toward insuring our democratic prerogatives. Like the smoking ban and Farmers' Market, SLO could be the first in the country to implement this specific measure, while joining over 28 states that have public finance programs. I urge you to pass this ordinance and restore our faith in our government and send a message across America that there is an option to the moneyed interests controlling our election process and the legislative outcomes that follow. Sincerely, f August 18, 2015 Jan Marx, Mayor John Asbaugh, Vice Mayor Dan Carpenter, Council Member Carlyn Christianson, Council Member Dan Rivoire, Council Member San Luis Obispo City Council 990 Palm Street San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Dear Mayor Marx, Vice Mayor Ashbaugh, Council Member Carpenter, Council Member Christianson, and Council Member Rivoire: Money has an ever growing corruptive influence over our politics. The majority (91 %) of elections in the United States are won by the candidate with the most money. Policy decisions are increasingly driven by the contributors of that money. I want to be confident that the elections in San Luis Obispo are not corrupted nor have the appearance of corruption. I want to feel that my vote matters and those candidates talk to me, as well as the wealthiest amongst us whose interests, at the moment, take priority. I want candidates to have time to really listen rather than spending the majority of their time raising money. The Citizens Congress draft of the "Integrity in our Elections Act" is a major step toward insuring our democratic prerogatives. Like the smoking ban and Farmers' Market, SLO could be the first in the country to implement this specific measure, while joining over 28 states that have public finance programs. I urge you to pass this ordinance and restore our faith in our government and send a message across America that there is an option to the moneyed interests controlling our election process and the legislative outcomes that follow. Sincerely, August 18, 2015 Jan Marx, Mayor John Asbaugh, Vice Mayor Dan Carpenter, Council Member Carlyn Christianson, Council Member Dan Rivoire, Council Member San Luis Obispo City Council 990 Palm Street San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Dear Mayor Marx, Vice Mayor Ashbaugh, Council Member Carpenter, Council Member Christianson, and Council Member Rivoire: Money has an ever growing corruptive influence over our politics. The majority (91 %) of elections in the United States are won by the candidate with the most money. Policy decisions are increasingly driven by the contributors of that money. I want to be confident that the elections in San Luis Obispo are not corrupted nor have the appearance of corruption. I want to feel that my vote matters and those candidates talk to me, as well as the wealthiest amongst us whose interests, at the moment, take priority. I want candidates to have time to really listen rather than spending the majority of their time raising money. The Citizens Congress draft of the "Integrity in our Elections Act" is a major step toward insuring our democratic prerogatives. Like the smoking ban and Farmers' Market, SLO could be the first in the country to implement this specific measure, while joining over 28 states that have public finance programs. I urge you to pass this ordinance and restore our faith in our government and send a message across America that there is an option to the moneyed interests controlling our election process and the legislative outcomes that follow. Sincerely, August 18, 2015 Jan Marx, Mayor John Asbaugh, Vice Mayor Dan Carpenter, Council Member Cariyn Christianson, Council Member Dan Rivoire, Council Member San Luis Obispo City Council 990 Palm Street San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Dear Mayor Marx, Vice Mayor Ashbaugh, Council Member Carpenter, Council Member Christianson, and Council Member Rivoire: Money has an ever growing corruptive influence over our politics. The majority (91 %) of elections in the United States are won by the candidate with the most money. Policy decisions are increasingly driven by the contributors of that money. I want to be confident that the elections in San Luis Obispo are not corrupted nor have the appearance of corruption. I want to feel that my vote matters and those candidates talk to me, as well as the wealthiest amongst us whose interests, at the moment, take priority. I want candidates to have time to really listen rather than spending the majority of their time raising money. The Citizens Congress draft of the "Integrity in our Elections Act" is a major step toward insuring our democratic prerogatives. Like the smoking ban and Farmers' Market, SLO could be the first in the country to implement this specific measure, while joining over 28 states that have public finance programs. I urge you to pass this ordinance and restore our faith in our government and send a message across America that there is an option to the moneyed interests controlling our election process and the legislative outcomes that follow. Sincerely, August 18, 2015 Jan Marx, Mayor John Asbaugh, Vice Mayor Dan Carpenter, Council Member Carlyn Christianson, Council Member Dan Rivoire, Council Member San Luis Obispo City Council 990 Palm Street San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Dear Mayor Marx, Vice Mayor Ashbaugh, Council Member Carpenter, Council Member Christianson, and Council Member Rivoire: Money has an ever growing corruptive influence over our politics. The majority (91 %) of elections in the United States are won by the candidate with the most money. Policy decisions are increasingly driven by the contributors of that money. I want to be confident that the elections in San Luis Obispo are not corrupted nor have the appearance of corruption. I want to feel that my vote matters and those candidates talk to me, as well as the wealthiest amongst us whose interests, at the moment, take priority. I want candidates to have time to really listen rather than spending the majority of their time raising money. The Citizens Congress draft of the "Integrity in our Elections Act" is a major step toward insuring our democratic prerogatives. Like the smoking ban and Farmers' Market, SLO could be the first in the country to implement this specific measure, while joining over 28 states that have public finance programs. I urge you to pass this ordinance and restore our faith in our government and send a message across America that there is an option to the moneyed interests controlling our election process and the legislative outcomes that follow. Sincerely, August 18, 2015 Jan Marx, Mayor John Asbaugh, Vice Mayor Dan Carpenter, Council Member Carlyn Christianson, Council Member Dan Rivoire, Council Member San Luis Obispo City Council 990 Palm Street San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Dear Mayor Marx, Vice Mayor Ashbaugh, Council Member Carpenter, Council Member Christianson, and Council Member Rivoire: Money has an ever growing corruptive influence over our politics. The majority (91 %) of elections in the United States are won by the candidate with the most money. Policy decisions are increasingly driven by the contributors of that money. I want to be confident that the elections in San Luis Obispo are not corrupted nor have the appearance of corruption. I want to feel that my vote matters and those candidates talk to me, as well as the wealthiest amongst us whose interests, at the moment, take priority. I want candidates to have time to really listen rather than spending the majority of their time raising money. The Citizens Congress draft of the "Integrity in our Elections Act" is a major step toward insuring our democratic prerogatives. Like the smoking ban and Farmers' Market, SLO could be the first in the country to implement this specific measure, while joining over 28 states that have public finance programs. I urge you to pass this ordinance and restore our faith in our government and send a message across America that there is an option to the moneyed interests controlling our election process and the legislative outcomes that follow. Sincerel r August 18, 2015 Jan Marx, Mayor John Asbaugh, Vice Mayor Dan Carpenter, Council Member Carlyn Christianson, Council Member Dan Rivoire, Council Member San Luis Obispo City Council 990 Palm Street San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Dear Mayor Marx, Vice Mayor Ashbaugh, Council Member Carpenter, Council Member Christianson, and Council Member Rivoire: Money has an ever growing corruptive influence over our politics. The majority (91 %) of elections in the United States are won by the candidate with the most money. Policy decisions are increasingly driven by the contributors of that money. I want to be confident that the elections in San Luis Obispo are not corrupted nor have the appearance of corruption. I want to feel that my vote matters and those candidates talk to me, as well as the wealthiest amongst us whose interests, at the moment, take priority. I want candidates to have time to really listen rather than spending the majority of their time raising money. The Citizens Congress draft of the "Integrity in our Elections Act" is a major step toward insuring our democratic prerogatives. Like the smoking ban and Farmers' Market, SLO could be the first in the country to implement this specific measure, while joining over 28 states that have public finance programs. I urge you to pass this ordinance and restore our faith in our government and send a message across America that there is an option to the moneyed interests controlling our election process and the legislative outcomes that follow. Sincerely, August 18, 2015 Jan Marx, Mayor John Asbaugh, Vice Mayor Dan Carpenter, Council Member Carlyn Christianson, Council Member Dan Rivoire, Council Member San Luis Obispo City Council 990 Palm Street San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Dear Mayor Marx, Vice Mayor Ashbaugh, Council Member Carpenter, Council Member Christianson, and Council Member Rivoire: Money has an ever growing corruptive influence over our politics. The majority (91 %) of elections in the United States are won by the candidate with the most money. Policy decisions are increasingly driven by the contributors of that money. I want to be confident that the elections in San Luis Obispo are not corrupted nor have the appearance of corruption. I want to feel that my vote matters and those candidates talk to me, as well as the wealthiest amongst us whose interests, at the moment, take priority. I want candidates to have time to really listen rather than spending the majority of their time raising money. The Citizens Congress draft of the "Integrity in our Elections Act" is a major step toward insuring our democratic prerogatives. Like the smoking ban and Farmers' Market, SLO could be the first in the country to implement this specific measure, while joining over 28 states that have public finance programs. I urge you to pass this ordinance and restore our faith in our government and send a message across America that there is an option to the moneyed interests controlling our election process and the legislative outcomes that follow. Sincerely August 18, 2015 Jan Marx, Mayor John Asbaugh, Vice Mayor Dan Carpenter, Council Member Carlyn Christianson, Council Member Dan Rivoire, Council Member San Luis Obispo City Council 990 Palm Street San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Dear Mayor Marx, Vice Mayor Ashbaugh, Council Member Carpenter, Council Member Christianson, and Council Member Rivoire: Money has an ever growing corruptive influence over our politics. The majority (91 %) of elections in the United States are won by the candidate with the most money. Policy decisions are increasingly driven by the contributors of that money. I want to be confident that the elections in San Luis Obispo are not corrupted nor have the appearance of corruption. I want to feel that my vote matters and those candidates talk to me, as well as the wealthiest amongst us whose interests, at the moment, take priority. I want candidates to have time to really listen rather than spending the majority of their time raising money. The Citizens Congress draft of the "Integrity in our Elections Act" is a major step toward insuring our democratic prerogatives. Like the smoking ban and Farmers' Market, SLO could be the first in the country to implement this specific measure, while joining over 28 states that have public finance programs. I urge you to pass this ordinance and restore our faith in our government and send a message across America that there is an option to the moneyed interests controlling our election process and the legislative outcomes that follow. Sincerely, August 18, 2015 Jan Marx, Mayor John Asbaugh, Vice Mayor Dan Carpenter, Council Member Carlyn Christianson, Council Member Dan Rivoire, Council Member San Luis Obispo City Council 990 Palm Street San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Dear Mayor Marx, Vice Mayor Ashbaugh, Council Member Carpenter, Council Member Christianson, and Council Member Rivoire: Money has an ever growing corruptive influence over our politics. The majority (91 %) of elections in the United States are won by the candidate with the most money. Policy decisions are increasingly driven by the contributors of that money. I want to be confident that the elections in San Luis Obispo are not corrupted nor have the appearance of corruption. I want to feel that my vote matters and those candidates talk to me, as well as the wealthiest amongst us whose interests, at the moment, take priority. I want candidates to have time to really listen rather than spending the majority of their time raising money. The Citizens Congress draft of the "Integrity in our Elections Act" is a major step toward insuring our democratic prerogatives. Like the smoking ban and Farmers' Market, SLO could be the first in the country to implement this specific measure, while joining over 28 states that have public finance programs. I urge you to pass this ordinance and restore our faith in our government and send a message across America that there is an option to the moneyed interests controlling our election process and the legislative outcomes that follow. Sincerely, , IiQ-q- Q �w Noo�cF ��lis�