Mayor Bloomberg paid over $2 million in bonuses to campaign workers, according to this report. Three top staffers each received $400,000 bonuses, one got $150,000, and 91 others got a sum roughly equivalent to 20 percent of their salaries. The total amount distributed came to $2.4 million, campaign officials said. Presidential candidates in the public […]
Category: New York City
Campaign finance board decision benefits Weiner
The Times reports that a New York City Campaign Finance Board decision apparently benefits Anthony Weiner’s (and another potential candidate’s) finances if he runs for mayor of the city. The opinion is here.
New York City achieves Help America Vote Act goal
The Times reports on New York City’s move to electronic voting machines. The change means that New York City will finally be in compliance with the federal Help America Vote Act of 2002. That law was passed to avoid a repeat of the Florida debacle of 2000, which was marred by disputed ballots; it also […]