The creation of a public campaign financing system in New York could fall by the wayside after the governor allotted just $25 million to it in her budget proposal when advocates insist it needs four times that amount. Critics of the current system insist the changes would help strengthen those voices that can’t afford to make large political donations. Rockland State Senator Bill Weber says he’s generally not a fan of using public money to finance politicians’ campaigns…
98th District Assemblyman Karl Brabenec says he’s also against the plan…
96th District Assemblyman Ken Zebrowski says the whole system of funding campaigns is already complicated, but there has to be a balance between spending on campaigns and spending on necessities…
Some lawmakers are considering delaying the new public financing system, which is currently expected to be implemented next year.