Title
AN ORDINANCE TO REPEAL CHAPTER 226 OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCES RELATING TO CAMPAIGN FINANCE LIMITS AND REGULATIONS.
Brief Description: This Ordinance would repeal Chapter 226 of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Hudson, which establishes local campaign contribution limits for City candidates and their campaigns.
Body
Legislative History
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Purpose & Explanation
Chapter 226 currently regulates campaign contributions and expenditures for Hudson City elections. The code places limits on the amount individuals or entities may contribute to candidates seeking municipal office and establishes related compliance requirements.
The proposed ordinance would repeal Chapter 226 in its entirety, leaving the governance of campaign finance to state law and oversight by the Summit County Board of Elections.
Of the several surrounding communities researched, only the City of Akron was found to have campaign finance limitations on cash and in-kind contributions.
Legal Authority for Proposed Legislation
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Fiscal Impact
None
Does this legislation require use of an emergency clause?
Yes [if so, explain why]
X No
Recommendation
Suggested Action
That City Council approve this Ordinance repealing Chapter 226 of the Codified Ordinances of the City of Hudson relating to campaign finance regulation.
Submitted by,
Dr. Amanda Weinstein, Council Member