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The program for the public funding of local municipal election
campaigns is voluntary and is for candidates choosing to run for Town
elective office. Prospective candidates who choose to participate in the
program must demonstrate a level of public support and comply with
spending restrictions and reporting requirements as established by the
Town program in order to receive public funding.
The information session will be of special interest to persons
considering becoming candidates and potential candidates' campaign
managers and to
treasurers in the municipal election for the Town of Chapel Hill on
Nov. 8, 2011, and others interested in local election issues. Voters
this November will be electing a mayor and four Council members.
On July 16, 2007, the Town of Chapel Hill received authorization
from the North Carolina General Assembly to establish the program for
public funding of local municipal election campaigns. Chapel Hill is the
first local government in North Carolina to have received this
legislative authority.
A Voter Owned Election is a comprehensive system that provides
candidates a voluntary option for a new way to run for office.
Candidates who are registered with the program agree to:
- Collect a large number of $5 to $20 qualifying contributions to demonstrate community support
- Limit campaign spending
- Agree to comply with strict administrative rules
In return, participating candidates receive limited amounts of
campaign dollars from a publicly financed fund to be used only for
allowed campaign expenses.
For more information, visit www.townofchapelhill.org/voe.
