"Americans see a frequent quid pro quo when it comes to contributing
to an election campaign and receiving benefits once a candidate is in
office.
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"Americans see a frequent quid pro quo when it comes to contributing
to an election campaign and receiving benefits once a candidate is in
office. Fifty-five percent of Americans think politicians enact policies
to benefit their financial contributors most of the time, while another
30 percent think this happens sometimes." according to the 2015 CBS
News-New York Times money and politics poll
.

Let's pull back the curtain and show you why people think there is a
quid pro quo.
The chart compares Arizona's elected offices, and the donation limits
a candidate can receive for that office.

If you are shocked the Phoenix City Council donation limit is

**$6,550,** and the Congressional donation limit is

**$2,900,** you are not alone.

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Note: Donation limits increase each cycle for Phoenix City Council.
Chart numbers represent what an individual can donate to a candidate and
does not represent the money Dark Money, PACS with or without Mega
status can donate to candidates. Chart does not represent the influence
of Independent Expenditures
.

Why does Tempe City Council have a lower donation limit? Tempe amended
their city charter and Tempe voters lowered the cap so an individual
could only donate a maximum $500, down from the current limit of $6,250
in 2015 (donation cap has increased to $540).

Current Tempe Mayor Corey Woods statement from when he was a Tempe City
Councilman.

"People should be able to properly fund their campaigns," said
Councilman Corey Woods
.
"But someone with a couple of wealthy friends or special-interest
money shouldn't be able to blow everyone else out of the water."

Why haven't the Phoenix leaders followed Tempe's campaign finance
reform? Phoenix City Council and the other state offices have shown zero
appetite to change the status quo that benefit them.

As your Councilwoman I will advocate to amend our city charter to mirror
Tempe's donation caps. I will also work on the campaign finance reform
steps outlined in my Do You Agree We Need Campaign Finance Reform?

You know the "business as usual" politicians and their friends are
not happy I am pulling back the curtain to expose the secrets of money
in politics. They don't want a level playing field.

Will you chip in now and support campaign financial integrity? Don't
let big money or the backroom deal politicians pick your elected
leaders. I'll send you our KNOW BETTER VOTE BETTER sticker to show my
appreciation for your support.

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Look for my

**How Much Is Too Much** email. What I am going to reveal will save you
money.

Thank you,

Joan Greene

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Joan Greene For Phoenix City Council, 4802 East Ray Road , Suite 23-134, Phoenix, AZ 85044, United States