The intent of the Open and Ethical Elections Code is to:
(A) Avoid both actual undue influence of large campaign donors and the appearance of undue influence in Council and Mayoral elections and decision-making;
(B) Diminish the public perception of corruption and strengthen public confidence in the governmental and election process;
(C) Provide well-qualified candidates with adequate funding to mount campaigns to encourage competitive Council and Mayoral elections so that the City’s residents have more choices about the leadership and direction of the City;
(D) Increase the accountability of elected officials to their constituents who elect them, as opposed to the contributors who fund their campaigns; and
(E) Insure that the City’s Council and Mayoral election process is fair, responsible and ethical.
(Am. Ord. 2022-042)