By Adam Pagnucco.
Bill Conway, who is running for Council At-Large, has announced that he has raised enough small individual contributions in the county’s public financing system to qualify for public matching funds. Assuming that the State Board of Elections agrees, Conway would be the second at-large candidate (after incumbent Hans Riemer) to collect public money.
We will have more to say about Conway and several other at-large candidates in an upcoming series. His press release appears below.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday July 7, 2017
Bill Conway Is First Non-Incumbent, At-Large County Council Candidate To Reach Threshold For Receiving Public Matching Funds
Bill Conway, a Democratic at-large candidate for Montgomery County Council, announced today that his campaign has collected more than 250 contributions from Montgomery County residents, totaling more than $28,000. Once the contributions have been certified by the Maryland State Board of Elections, Conway’s campaign will be eligible to receive more than $84,000 from the Public Election Fund.
Under the public campaign finance law, an at-large candidate for County Council qualifies for matching funds after receiving at least 250 contributions totaling at least $20,000 from county residents. Contributions are matched under the following schedule: first $50 is matched 4×1; second $50 is matched 3×1; third $50 is matched 2×1. This results in a $50 contribution becoming $250, a $100 contribution becoming $450 and a $150 contribution becoming $600.
Participation in the public finance program is voluntary. Candidates who participate in the program may not accept contributions of more than $150 per individual and may not accept contributions from PACs, corporations or labor unions.
“I’m participating in the public finance program because I believe that every voter should have a meaningful voice in electing our leaders,” Conway said. “I am deeply grateful to my supporters for the confidence they have shown in me through their contributions. If elected to the Council I will bring substantial legislative and business experience, a record of policy innovation, and a commitment to listening to all sides of the issues.”
Visit Bill’s website:
and his Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/Bill-Conway-for-Council-294085764336433/
to learn more about his campaign.
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Contact:
Doug Wallick – Campaign Manager
info@billconwayforcouncil.com