Regular Items 12.
Legal Committee
- Meeting Date:
- 01/30/2025
COMMITTEE:
Legal
CONTACT:
Hessel Yntema
CHAIR:
Ed Heldenbrand
ACTION REQUESTED:
Ordinance 25-XX: consider recommendation to authorize to advertise for a public hearing to consider adopting proposed Ordinance 25-XX amending the Municipal Campaign Finance Code. (Councilor Heldenbrand)
BACKGROUND:
Initiated by: Councilor Heldenbrand
The City amended its campaign finance code in 2023 to provide for greater transparency. Following the election, upon review, minor amendments appear prudent to clarify who is a candidate and who is subject to finance reporting.
The City amended its campaign finance code in 2023 to provide for greater transparency. Following the election, upon review, minor amendments appear prudent to clarify who is a candidate and who is subject to finance reporting.
FINANCIAL CONSIDERATION:
The proposed Ordinance creates no financial obligations for the City.
LEGAL REVIEW:
Drafted by the City Attorney.
BOARD AND COMMITTEE ACTION:
The Legal Committee will be first to consider this item.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Ordinance 25-XX: consider recommendation to authorize to advertise for a public hearing to consider adopting proposed Ordinance 25-XX amending the Municipal Campaign Finance Code.