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Multnomah County reveals first details of public campaign finance plan chair aims to axe


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  Chair Jessica Vega Pederson's proposed budget cuts funding for the program's launch.

Multnomah County Chair Jessica Vega Pederson has unveiled the initial framework for a public campaign finance program aimed at reducing the influence of big money in local elections. The plan, which is still in its early stages, proposes providing matching funds to candidates who agree to limit their individual contributions to $250. The program is designed to encourage broader participation in the political process by allowing candidates to focus more on grassroots fundraising rather than relying on large donations from wealthy individuals or special interest groups. However, Vega Pederson has expressed concerns about the program's cost, estimated at $10 million annually, and has suggested that she might seek to eliminate it before it is fully implemented. The proposal has sparked a debate among county commissioners, with some supporting the initiative as a means to level the playing field, while others question its financial sustainability and potential impact on the county's budget.

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