Springfield for Sale - next Tuesday!

Written by: Sandra Verthein on May 22, 2008 6:07 AM EDT

Linked to groups: Northside DFA

Springfield for Sale: Reforming Campaign Financing

A forum sponsored by Northside DFA

- Tuesday, May 27, 7:00 p.m.
- at Sulzer Library
- 4455 N Lincoln Avenue, Chicago
- Free and open to the public

Sign up now at:
http://democracyforamerica.com/events/29306-ndfa-forum-springfield-for-sale

Currently Illinois has no limits on campaign donations. When a person or corporation can legally give $10,000, $50,000, even $500,000 to one candidate how does the average person get heard?

When competitive campaigns for the Illinois house can cost as much $500,000 per candidate, and state senate races can easily cost a $1 million, how can a normal person compete?

Nine other states currently have some form of voluntary public financing of campaigns. Could that be a solution for Illinois? And what about campaign contribution limits? Can that be done? Find out at this forum featuring guest speakers Cynthia Canary, Executive Director of the Illinois Campaign for Political Reform and Wendy Howell, campaign professional and SEIU organizer with on-the-ground experience working in states with public financing.

Don't miss this forum, and invite a friend!

Sign up at:
http://democracyforamerica.com/events/29306-ndfa-forum-springfield-for-sale

Peace,
Sandra Verthein
Chair
Northside DFA

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Location: Chicago, IL 60640