The city’s Ethics Review Commission meets tonight to solicit public comments about city regulations limiting contributions and expenditures in future mayoral and City Council campaigns. The campaign finance limits apply to candidates who sign a campaign contract with the city. Candidates who sign the contract agree to participate in forums arranged by the commission and also become eligible for possible disbursements from the Austin Fair Campaign Finance Fund. The public input session takes place at 7 p.m. in Room 1029 at City Hall. The commission will also consider input given through the city’s online discussion forum, Speak Up Austin.
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