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Common Cause/NY Testimony on Public Financing for New York State

Common Cause/NY testified in support of a public financing system for NYS elections.

It is essential that any public financing system balance competing factors of encouraging qualified candidates to run for office with appropriate financial safeguards. There is little point in setting up a system which, due to poorly thought out provisions or political compromises that ignore practicalities, does not succeed in its objectives, as outlined in the 2020 state budget. In fact, such a failure would not achieve the laudable public policy goals of refocusing our campaign finance system away from wealthy special interests and big donors, and move towards small dollar contributions by every day New Yorkers and encourage more qualified candidates to run.

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Host a January 20th Community Potluck for American Values

This year, January 20th is a day of conflicting emotions and values - Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday contrasts with the inauguration of a president whose administration threatens to undo the fabric of our democracy. In a time of fear and uncertainty, the way to gather strength is to gather with others, reaffirming our shared American values. We urge you to plan and host a potluck to build and fortify your community and bring like-minded folks together. Here’s a step-by-step guide to make planning your potluck.

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