Episode 677: NYC’s Embattled Mayor Denied $4.5 Million in Matching Funds from City’s Public Campaign Finance Funding System

American Democracy Minute

The American Democracy Minute Radio Report & Podcast for Dec. 20, 2024
NYC’s Embattled Mayor Denied $4.5 Million in Matching Funds from City’s Public Campaign Finance Funding System

New York City Mayor Eric Adams was denied access to over $4 million dollars in matching public funding for his 2025 campaign, due to questions over an ongoing federal investigation and accusations of financial mismanagement.
Today’s Links

Articles & Resources:
U.S. Department of Justice - New York City Mayor Eric Adams Charged With Bribery And Campaign Finance Offenses

New York City Campaign Finance Board - NYC Campaign Finance Board Approves Matching Funds Payments to 2025 Candidates
New York City Campaign Finance Board - How it Works
Brennan Center for Justice - New York City Campaign Finance Board Denies Mayor Eric Adams Public Matching Funds; Brennan Center Reacts
Brennan Center for Justice - Small Donor Public Financing Explained

American Democracy Minute - Seattle’s Democracy Voucher System of Financing Elections Helps Restore Power to the Voters
Groups Taking Action:
Brennan Center for Justice, Public Citizen, Common Cause, League of Women Voters US

Register or Check Your Voter Registration:

U.S. Election Assistance Commission – Register And Vote in Your State

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