Fair Elections

Board Member Kaitlin Sopoci-Belknap

Eureka, CA

Target Level of Government: Local
Policy Category: Election Reform
Possible Allies: Labor, Community Organizations, Other Electeds, Local Political Parties (especially progressive parties), Local Business

The Humboldt County Ordinance to Protect Our Right to Fair Elections and Local Democracy passed by ballot initiative in 2006. The initiative strengthens local democracy by prohibiting non-local corporations, unions, and non-profits from making contributions to Humboldt County Elections. It ensures that local residents decide who represents them in local government and that elected officials are free to represent all county residents without fear of intimidation from non-local corporations.

Resources:
www.DUHC.org
www.LibertyTreeFDR.org