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FACTS ABOUT CITY OF EUGENE VOLUNTARY CAMPAIGN FINANCE PROGRAM WHY DOES EUGENE HAVE THIS PROGRAM AND WHAT DOES IT DO? The City Council passed Resolution 4709 in May 2002 because it was concerned about the escalating costs of running for City office, and the appearance of impropriety when an individual or corporation contributes significant funds to a candidate's campaign. The program is entirely voluntary and is designed to encourage candidates for City offices to limit campaign expenditures and contributions. WHAT ARE THE LIMITS? Limits cover a single election only. Consequently, if a candidate has a run-off election, the limits start over. Participating candidates must pledge to comply with the following: City Council Candidates . Total expenditure limit of $7,500 . Contribution limit of $100 per person or entity · Contribution limit of $500 from a candidate for his/her own campaign . No contributions after the filing deadline for second supplemental campaign contribution and expense report. Mavoral Candidates . Total expenditure limit of $30,000 . Contribution of $500 per person or entity . Contribution limit of $500 from a candidate for his/her own campaign . No contributions after the filing deadline for second supplemental campaign contribution and expense report. HOW DO CANDIDATES PARTICIPATE? Candidates sign a pledge form at the time of filing their preliminary paperwork with the City Recorder or they may declare their intention to participate not later than 5:00 p.m. on the fifth working day after the filing deadline for a primary election or the primary ballot certification for the general election. A candidate who follows these limits files the required state contribution and expense reports at the same time and using the same forms as candidates who have not made the pledge. HOW DO VOTERS KNOW ABOUT CANDIDATES' PARTICIPATION IN THE P,ROGRAM? Names of all candidates and whether they have pledged to comply with the voluntary limits will be published on the City of Eugene's website. They will also be published in a local newspaper, on at least two occasions prior to the election. The City makes available on the City website or upon request, the second supplemental report and any reports as required by the State of Oregon. If the City of Eugene determines that a candidate who pledged to follow the limits has failed to do so, the City Manager shall provide the public with notice of that failure. Nodee may be provided on the City's website or through publication in a local newspaper.