EXHIBIT 17-A

List of Pros and Cons of Establishing a Campaign Finance Ordinance

Developed at the April 19, 2007 MPWMD Board Strategic Planning Retreat

What are the Pros of Establishing a Campaign Finance Ordinance?

Brainstormed List:

• fairness
• accountability
• transparency
• levels the playing field
• representation by the people
• representation for the people
• ethical

What are the Cons of Establishing a Campaign Finance Ordinance?

Brainstormed List:

• breeds mistrust among the Board members
• limits a segment of the community from participating
• being labeled
• limits the potential ability to get funding for an election
• suggests there is a problem to begin with
• an excessive layer beyond the California Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) rules
• problems with enforcement
• inherently questions integrity
• presumes guilt upon candidates
• could put a financial burden on a candidate to have to use their own funds that’s limiting those who could afford to run

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