Aww, thanks

Cindy, I called the number you gave to call in for HR 1 but my rep’s mailbox was full. What would you suggest?

See if they have a local office phone number, the 800#'s I tried had full mailboxes.

What name should I look under?

Seattle Ethics & Elections Commission (SEEC) - https://www.seattle.gov/ethics

Is this presentation shared?

...for later reference?

Seattle Democracy Voucher Program - http://www.seattle.gov/democracyvoucher

Yes, a recording of today’s program will be available at Democracy Lobby Week – Schedule & Recordings by tomorrow - https://lwvwa.org/DLW-Schedule

And this is the first cycle the mayor's race is eligible.

Yes, correct. This is the first cycle mayoral candidates are eligible to use the program.

Why is there a limit that candidates can raise thru this program?

Is the candidate campaign limit an agreement to cap their whole campaign to a lower level?

I think I didn't use 2 vouchers last election, does that mean I have an extra $50 this cycle?

Democracy Voucher Online Portal - http://www.seattle.gov/democracyvoucher/i-am-a-seattle-resident/online-portal

Democracy Voucher video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R8VKGdDCNhY

Is there a version with narration for low vision people?

Kami Lee call Rep Larson 360-373-9725

One of our concerns, when hearing about this great program, was the administrative effort for a local jurisdiction. Is there a possibility that an entity can subcontract with your organization for this?

Saunatina - Yes, we have a different version of this PowerPoint available with narration if you would like us to email it to you. Please private message us if you would like.

I mean the video on YouTube.

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are vouchers being considered in the state or

sorry I’m on an iPad. ugh

Kami Lee, the local phone in Bremerton for Rep Kilmer is 360-373-9725.

Narration means a voice over, there's already text.

What is the thinking behind allowing residents to use the vouchers rather than just registered voters?

The jokes of how boring Seattle politics was popular for a time.

So when will they push to increase the amount from $25 to $50?

I thought more women and more minorities have been contributing through the program.

What percent of the candidates choose not to participate in the program?

Very inspiring news. The first I have heard about any real figures. The whole point should be to move the balance of power and influence from large legal entities to individual citizens.

Georgetown/Stonybrook Report: https://georgetown.app.box.com/s/r2skgxfnc230ukkb3dfqgm4576phzabd

I'm a Seattleite who loves it

So many companies have pulled back their political funding after the insurrection...maybe now is the time to hit them up to fund democracy funds as an alternative? Any outreach/thoughts on that?

what about our state

How much did it cost; how much were avg property taxes raised?

Kay: In the last two election cycles, 90% of the candidates who ran participated in the program. That leaves 10% of candidates who did not participate in the program (in the last two election cycles).

Like if Seattle Public Schools wanted to put their candidates into this system?

This is great ammo for HR1

You can give all $100 to a candidate if you want. Do you think that limit should be raised- each person gets $125 in the future?

Saw your great website, yet, still seems that a lot of promotional work is needed to get to more Seattle voters involved! Hats off to your small office!

Annie, could you put those links to studies in chat? And would some of the disparity be because of outreach?

Independent Reports: http://www.seattle.gov/democracyvoucher/program-data/external-reports

What were the 2 or more studies mentioned? Bark Consulting + ??

BERK Consulting - here is the 2019 report :) http://www.seattle.gov/Documents/Departments/EthicsElections/DemocracyVoucher/Final%20DVP%20Evaluation%20Report%20July23_2020.pdf

Q: Are corporate stock options required to be disclosed by participating Seattle candidates, either as donations or as assets?WA PDC answered No. Stock options are EXEMPT from candidate disclosure reports.PDC rationale:Stock options have no current or determinable monetary value because they can't be sold or transferred. They might even end up as worthless.Yet subsequent official actions by an elected can readily enhance the eventual cash value of their options.

Note re: above stock options Q:My question to PDC concerned stock options from VoteHere Inc, former Sec of State Ralph Munro's elections tech startup, which was subsequently awarded millions in sole-source, no-bid HAVA-paid contracts by Munro's successors. The official at issue, WA Asst Director of Elections, was one of several former VoteHere employees hired into Office of SoS.

Thank you for Berk Consulting rep. What were the other reports mentioned? And (2) can you go over the hesitation by some candidates not to participate and why ?

What kind of outreach are the community organiz you’re working w doing to communities of color?

Public Campaign Financing – Brennan Center - https://www.brennancenter.org/issues/reform-money-politics/public-campaign-financingPublic Financing of Elections – Campaign Legal Center - https://campaignlegal.org/democracyu/inclusion/public-financing-elections

Here's Independent Reports (Stonybrook/Georgetown) and BERK report: http://www.seattle.gov/democracyvoucher/program-data/external-reportsthe link to all the reports we mentioned:

Q: Did drafters of HR-1 consult you about the Fed bill's proposed eliminations on all campaign spending caps by candidates who accept public funds?

This is great; thanks for all these links; what about 2nd ? Re hesitancy by candidates to participate - if they have to disclose net worth could this be it?

Seattle Ethics & Elections Commission (SEEC) - https://www.seattle.gov/ethicsSeattle Democracy Voucher Program - http://www.seattle.gov/democracyvoucher

Democracy Outreach Fund (includes list of contracted organizations we're working with for outreach): http://www.seattle.gov/democracyvoucher/info-for-organizations/democracy-voucher-outreach-fund

I've heard concern about the design of the vouchers- they look like junk mail to some. Have you gotten that feedback, considering changing the design?

Do they find the voucher users are adding cash along with their vouchers since they were politically active anyway? It seems the non-use of non-white and young voters may be less likely to make political donations.

Repost:Q: Did drafters of HR-1 consult you about the Fed bill's proposed eliminations on all campaign spending caps by candidates who accept public funds?

Sorry if this already answered, but what was avg amt raised per candidate?

And what was the avg. value of property on which the $8 is based?

That was not really my question. It was simply if a voucher is used, are the seeing cash added.

Sorry if this already answered, but what was avg amt raised per candidate?And what was the avg. value of property on which the $8 is based?

Can you put those emails in chat ps thx

Email Wayne.Barnett@seattle.gov and Annie.Tran@seattle.gov

Seattle Ethics & Elections Commission (SEEC) - https://www.seattle.gov/ethics

Seattle Democracy Voucher Program - http://www.seattle.gov/democracyvoucher

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For HR1 calls -To lookup your House Representative websites to find local office phone numbers: https://ziplook.house.gov/htbin/findrep_house

Thanks!

Thanks.