Can Finance Reform Ever Work? June 28- Non-Member

Many voters see big money flowing into politics as a disruptive force that frustrates a true representation of the will of the people. Despite ever-tightening campaign finance laws, contributions to legislative, ballot measure and independent campaigns totaled more than $680 million in California last year. Would more or different reforms make a difference?  How can the public access campaign finance information and use it to inform their votes?

Join the Sacramento Press Club June 28 for a panel discussion about the role of money in campaigns, the pressure to raise funds, and the public’s right to know who is contributing. The panel includes a nationally recognized expert on tracking contributions for OpenSecrets.org and representatives from both major parties who are immersed in campaign finance issues.