Jodi Rell on Government Reform

Republican CT Governor

Ban on campaign cash from special interests

Ethics reform - first on the agenda. In her very first State of the State Address, Governor Rell proposed a sweeping package of ethics reforms called "Fairness Over Favoritism." From restructuring the State Ethics Commission to reforming the state's contracting process, loopholes have been closed, disclosure requirements increased and gift restrictions tightened.

Toughest in the nation campaign finance reform: Governor Rell demanded that the General Assembly pass tough, real reforms of our campaign finance system - including bans on campaign cash from special interests. The changes are considered a national model.

Living those reforms--now. Although many of the campaign finance reforms won't take effect for statewide offices until 2010, Governor Rell is already living by standards that are stricter than required by the law. Governor Rell's campaign is not accepting contributions from lobbyists, political action committees or anyone who negotiates, develops or signs a state contract.

Source: Campaign website, www.jodirell06.com, "Issues" Sep 18, 2006

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