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Dear Assemblymember Garcia, On behalf of California Common Cause and our members, I am writing with a letter of support for Assembly Bill 952, which promotes democratic accountability by requiring a special election to be called to fill a city council vacancy under certain circumstances.

Dear Assembly Member Mullin, On behalf of California Common Cause and our members, I am writing with a letter of support for Assembly Bill 554, which would allow high school students who are legal permanent residents to serve as poll workers.

Dear Assembly Member Gatto, On behalf of California Common Cause and our members, I am writing with a letter of support for Assembly Bill 10, which would make several significant changes to the Political Reform Act. Transparency and disclosure are essential to a healthy democracy. Voters need access to accurate information about candidates and elected officials financial interests, investments and sources of income. Greater transparency and disclosure help prevent the appearance of corruption and restore the public trust.

The need for restructuring our campaign finance system has never been so dire. One reform with particular promise is the use of public funds to amplify the voice of everyday citizens in political campaigns. Public Financing helps to reduce corruption, hold politicians accountable and create a government of, by, and for the people.

Dear Senator Hueso, On behalf of California Common Cause and our members, I am writing with a letter of support for Senate Bill 415 which would increase voter turnout in municipal elections by requiring cities to consolidate local elections with state and federal elections is doing so would result in a significant increase in voter turnout.

Dear Assembly Member Alejo, On behalf of California Common Cause and our members, I am writing with a letter of support for Assembly Bill 182, which would strengthen the California Voting Rights Act protections by allowing a single member district-based election jurisdiction with gerrymandered districts to be challenged.