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Town Hall on the Democracy Voucher Program

February 18, 2018 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Free

Basic Info

Date:
February 18, 2018
Time:
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Cost:
Free
Event Website / RSVP:
https://www.facebook.com/events/1490466401065877/

Who's Hosting This Event?

Public Citizen
Who We Are:

Public Citizen is a nonprofit consumer advocacy organization that champions the public interest in the halls of power. We defend democracy, resist corporate power and work to ensure that government works for the people – not for big corporations.

League of Women Voters of the Austin Area
Who We Are:

Public Citizen is a nonprofit consumer advocacy organization that champions the public interest in the halls of power. We defend democracy, resist corporate power and work to ensure that government works for the people – not for big corporations.

Texas Progressive Action Network
Who We Are:

Public Citizen is a nonprofit consumer advocacy organization that champions the public interest in the halls of power. We defend democracy, resist corporate power and work to ensure that government works for the people – not for big corporations.

Common Ground For Texans
Who We Are:

Public Citizen is a nonprofit consumer advocacy organization that champions the public interest in the halls of power. We defend democracy, resist corporate power and work to ensure that government works for the people – not for big corporations.

Clean Elections Texas
Who We Are:

Public Citizen is a nonprofit consumer advocacy organization that champions the public interest in the halls of power. We defend democracy, resist corporate power and work to ensure that government works for the people – not for big corporations.

Democracy Voucher Town Hall
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From Public Citizen Texas – 

Join us for a town hall discussion with Seattle Councilmember Teresa Mosqueda on the Democracy Voucher program.

The Democracy Voucher program was designed to encourage a more diverse pool of candidates for elected office and ensure everyone has the opportunity to have his or her voice heard, not just the wealthy and political elite.

Adopted by Seattle in 2015 and put into practice in 2017, the voucher program has resulted in a marked change in the composition of who is contributing to city campaigns in Seattle. The voucher program has made the universe of donors to political campaigns more diverse and more balanced with regard to geography, gender and economic status.

In addition, the program has served to empower candidates who may have been superbly qualified in every way except having easy access to wealthy donors – like Councilwoman Mosqueda.

The City of Austin is currently reviewing a Democracy Voucher program proposal and it could be at item on the November ballot.

Venue

Menchaca Road Branch Library
5500 Manchaca Rd
Austin, http://library.austintexas.gov/manchaca-road-branch 78745 + Google Map