Public Campaign Financing Would Pay Off
By Mary Kay Gordon, Letter to the Editor
Re "City Considers Public Financing of Elections," July
26
The savings to taxpayers in alleviating special-interest
money and corruption through public financing of Los
Angeles elections would not only offset the cost to
taxpayers but would create enormous savings when city
politicians are no longer encumbered by special-interest
paybacks.
An added bonus would be that decision-making at City Hall
would be free to focus on citizens' needs and the best
interests of the city rather than the coffers for the next
election. Finally, a win-win opportunity for the citizens
of Los Angeles. A model such as this would be a wonderful
example for the rest of the state and country.
Mary Kay Gordon
Santa Monica
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