The Interfaith Alliance of Rochester (TIAR) and the League of Women Voters/Rochester Metro Area (LWV/RMA) are encouraging all candidates for public office to run positive, issues-oriented campaigns. Some candidates feel that negative ads are effective. We believe that positive campaigns that address important issues are winning campaigns and we urge candidates to publicly commit themselves to running a positive, issues-oriented campaign. The Fair Campaign Pledge As a candidate for public office in the 2007 election:
In signing this pledge, I assume personal control over and responsibility for the conduct of my campaign. The Fair Election Practices Committee. The Fair Election Practices Committee (FEPC) was formed to hear candidates' complaints when they believe the The Pledge has been broken during the election season. Candidates will be offered an opportunity to sign The Fair Campaign Pledge ("The Pledge") in August. If they so choose, candidates may file a complaint beginning on August 6, 2007. Who can sign The Pledge? All candidates recognized by the Monroe County Board of Elections are eligible. Who decides if The Pledge has been broken by a candidate? First, only a candidate may file a complaint (in their own race). The Fair Election Practices Committee (FEPC) hears complaints. You can also download all these forms by clicking on the links below. Additional questions about the FEPC complaint forms and procedures should be directed to the FEPC chair, Rome Celli, at (585)732-1767. What if the other candidates refuse to sign? A candidate may still file a complaint. Failure to sign the pledge provides no protection for unfair practices. By signing, candidates are publicly proclaiming their support for a fair, issues-oriented race. When will the complaint and hearing process begin? This year, for the first time, the FEPC will accept properly filed complaints during the Primary season beginning on August 6th and continue to hear complaints until November 5th, the day before Election Day. Will there be a press conference to promote The Fair Campaign Pledge? Yes. TIAR and LWV/RMA will hold a joint press conference and signing ceremony on the Wednesday after Labor Day, September 5th, at noon in the atrium of the Monroe County Office Building recognizing those candidates who have signed The Pledge. All local media will be invited to witness the ceremony and interview candidates in attendance who have signed The Pledge. For more information about The Fair Campaign Pledge itself call 585.262.3720. For information about the Fair Election Practices Committee (its history, complaints, hearings, proceedures, etc.) please call 585.732.1767 . Please click on the links below to download one or more of the various forms related to "The Fair Campaign Pledge" and the Fair Election Practices Committee (FEPC). The Fair Campaign Pledge Please find links to each of the Fair Election Practices Committee's recent decisions below. FEPC FINAL Warren Bowers Aug 30 2007.pdf
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