Mid-county resident Emilie Boyles runs for Portland City Council
Mill Park resident Emilie Boyles recently became the second person in
In May 2005, the Portland City Council approved “Voter Owned Elections”, or VOE, for city elections, making Portland the first city in the country to adopt full public financing of elections, similar to systems in place in Arizona, Maine, and North Carolina.
Under the new law, candidates will have the opportunity to focus on voters rather than donors when running their campaigns. To qualify, Voter Owned Elections candidates agree to collect $5 qualifying contributions, 1,000 for City Auditor and City Council, 1,500 for Mayor, demonstrating community support.
To reject private donations, limit campaign spending, and agree to adhere to strict electioneering regulations. In return, participating candidates will receive limited amounts of campaign dollars from a publicly financed fund.
Going through the process to become certified, Boyles qualified for $150,000 for her campaign for Portland City Council. Boyles is running for position No. 2, currently held by Erik Sten, also planning to become a certified VOE candidate.
Once again, a tip of the hat to the Portland alternative news media, this time the Portland Mercury, for doing a profile on this long-time \, east Portland neighborhood activist.
In the interest of full disclosure, we are compelled to inform our readers the Boyles campaign has purchased display advertising in the April and May issues of the Mid-county Memo.
