Gov. Andrew Cuomo must lead the charge toward accomplishing the reforms advanced by his Moreland Commission to investigate public corruption.
A critical step is to get rid of the state Department of Elections’ woeful oversight of the campaign financing system. New Yorkers deserve an independent and nonpartisan watchdog.
In addition to effective enforcement, the League of Women Voters of New York State urges lower contribution limits, the elimination of loopholes, robust disclosure and a small donor matching public financing system of elections — all recommended by the Moreland Commission.
Our current campaign finance system negatively affects democratic engagement. It is up to the governor to make reform of Albany’s ways a top priority during the upcoming session.
Mary L. Jenkins
Co-President
New York City League of Women Voters
Manhattan
Arthur Schiff
Co-Chair
New York City League of Women Voters
Manhattan
Rosemary Shields
Co-Chair
New York City League of Women Voters
Manhattan
