Summary
Bird proposed replacing the repeal of local contribution limits with a $500 per-person cap, citing school board races where a handful of donors dominated funding.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed May 19, 2026.
Impact analysis
Ordinary donors get more proportional influence over campaigns.
Dr. Goetz argues the law remains unenforceable without penalties.
Mentions & discussions (4)
City Council - May 19, 2026
Council replaced a full repeal of local campaign finance rules with a five-fold limit increase, aimed at reducing incentive to use PACs and report minors' names. Enforcement language may come back June 16.
City Council (Work) - May 12, 2026
Bird proposed replacing the repeal of local contribution limits with a $500 per-person cap, citing school board races where a handful of donors dominated funding.
City Council - Apr 21, 2026
Council began considering a full repeal of Hudson's local campaign contribution limits for city candidates, with staff research on peer Summit County communities attached.
City Council (Work) - Jan 17, 2026
After the Ward 2 vacancy confusion, council agreed to post board applicants after the deadline, and the mayor suggested extending the 60-day fill period. Council also debated removing or state-aligning campaign contribution limits.
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