WHAT:Informational/Organizing Meeting
WHERE: Traditions Cafe, 300 5th Ave SW, Olympia

With the recent passage of the "Local Option" bill, public financing of local elections is possible once again in Washington State!

An informational/organizing meeting to work towards putting public campaign financing for the City of Olympia Mayor and City Council races on the ballot will be Wednesday, July 2nd at 7pm. This regularly scheduled meeting will occur on the first Wednesday of each month at 7pm.

Adopting a system of Voter-Owned Elections will:

-Eliminate financial barriers to running for local office for persons demonstrating community support
-Expand voters' choice of candidates
-Allow candidates for focus on public issues instead of fundraising
-Discourage excessive campaign spending
-Increase access to officials by ordinary voters