AGENCY TESTIMONY
Introduction and overview of the New York City Campaign Finance Board
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Paul Seamus Ryan, executive director of the New York City Campaign Finance Board (CFB), introduces the agency and its mission. The CFB is described as an independent, nonpartisan city agency dedicated to strengthening local democracy by combating the influence of big money in politics and eliminating barriers to participation.
- CFB amplifies small dollar contributions through a matching funds program
- NYC Votes initiative engages voters and provides resources for accessible voting
- CFB's mission is to foster an open, transparent, and equitable democracy
Paul Seamus Ryan
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Thank you, Chair Ressler and Committee on Governmental Operations, state and federal legislation members, for the opportunity to appear before you today.
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I am Paul Seamus Ryan, executive director of the New York City Campaign Finance Board.
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The CFB is an independent, nonpartisan city agency dedicated to strengthening local democracy.
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The CFB combats the influence of big money in politics by amplifying the power of small dollar contributions from everyday New Yorkers through our matching funds program, which serves as a model nationwide.
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We work to eliminate barriers to participation by equipping New Yorkers with the information and resources they need to vote and run for office.
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Through our NYC votes initiative, the CFP directly engages with voters and provides resources to make voting more accessible.
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Our mission is to foster a democracy that is open, transparent, and equitable.
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I am honored to deliver testimony alongside the board of elections at this hearing focused on election preparedness for 2025.
