Episode 6: Andy Cates, Advisor at Bingham Group, LLC, on City Council Campaign Finance Changes

Andy Cates

Advisor at Bingham Group, LLC

Today's episode features BG Advisor Andy Cates, J.D.  and his analysis of the recent Texans For Public Justice Report, "Fault Lines."

The report breaks down disparities in campaign contributions under Austin's nascent ten one Council district system.

The Austin-based group timed the report to try to boost the prospects of a proposed City Charter amendment that would create a new voucher-based public campaign finance system.

This discussion was originally recorded on July 18, 2018.

See also: Report: Most donations to 2016 council races from outside districts (Austin American Statesman)

Texans for Public Justice Report: Fault Lines

 We'd love to hear from you.  Contact us here and on social media at:

• Twitter 

• Instagram 

• Facebook

• LinkedIn

July 20, 2018

Today's episode features BG Advisor Andy Cates, J.D. and his analysis of the recent Texans For Public Justice Report, "Fault Lines." The report breaks down disparities in campaign contributions under Austin's nascent ten one Council district system. The Austin-based group timed the report to try to boost the prospects of a proposed City Charter amendment that would create a new voucher-based public campaign finance system. This discussion was originally recorded on July 18, 2018.