Northwest Bronx Assemblyman Jeff Dinowitz says he’s supporting new legislation that would create a state system to provide matching public financing for contributions to state campaign.
The system would be modeled after the city’s public campaign financing system, which has proven to increase participation in city elections, but has also come with its share of problems.
The legislation would allow candidates for state office who meet the necessary requirements and reach the eligibility threshold in their fundraising to receive matching contributions of $6 for every $1 they raise on contributions of up to $250.
“I have long been a supporter of the provisions of the legislation and a co-sponsor of a number of campaign finance reform bills, including public financing” said Dinowitz. “I urge my colleagues in the State Senate to join with us in taking this important step towards reform.”
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