Massachusetts H811 allows cities and towns to establish citizen-funded election campaigns for municipal offices.
Massachusetts H811 authorizes cities and towns to implement citizen-funded election campaigns for municipal offices. This bill allows local governments to set up a Democracy Trust Fund, managed by the city or town clerk, to provide matching funds for candidates who meet certain contribution thresholds. Candidates must receive a specified number of contributions from registered voters to qualify for matching funds. The bill also mandates that the clerk adopt regulations to implement these provisions, ensuring they are consistent with existing election laws.
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