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Susana Barrios
From:Daniel Salgado <dnlslgd6@gmail.com>
Sent:Tuesday, November
To:Public Comment
Subject:\[EXTERNAL\] 11/28 City council meeting
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Dear Members of the Anaheim City Council,
I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to express my deep concern about the current state of campaign finance
in our city and to urge the City Council to prioritize and enact comprehensive campaign finance reform. The issue of
campaign finance is critical to ensuring a fair and transparent democratic process. As residents of Anaheim, we deserve
a political system that is free from the undue influence of money and special interests. The current system, with its
loopholes and lack of strict regulations, undermines the principles of equal representation and can lead to decisions that
may not be in the best interest of the community.
I urge the City Council to consider the following measures as part of comprehensive campaign finance reform:
Limiting Contributions: Implement strict limits on campaign contributions from individuals, corporations, and other
entities to prevent any one entity from having an outsized influence on elections.
Transparency and Disclosure: Strengthen disclosure requirements to ensure that all campaign contributions and
expenditures are fully transparent and easily accessible to the public. This will help residents make informed decisions
about the candidates they support.
Public Financing: Explore the possibility of establishing a public financing system for elections, which could help level the
playing field and reduce the influence of big money in politics.
Closing Loopholes: Identify and close any existing loopholes in campaign finance regulations to prevent circumvention of
the intended restrictions.
Ethics Oversight: Enhance ethics oversight to ensure that candidates and elected officials adhere to the highest
standards of integrity and accountability.
By taking these steps, the Anaheim City Council can demonstrate a commitment to fostering a political environment that
prioritizes the voices and concerns of the residents over the interests of a privileged few. This is crucial for maintaining
the public's trust in our democratic institutions. I understand the many challenges and responsibilities that come with
public service, and I appreciate your dedication to serving the community. Campaign finance reform is an essential step
toward creating a more equitable and representative political landscape in Anaheim.
Thank you for your attention to this matter, and I hope to see positive changes that will strengthen our democracy.
Sincerely,
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Daniel Salgado
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