A. Local government should serve the needs and respond to the wishes of all citizens equally, without regard to their wealth.

B. Public officials, whether elected or appointed, should perform their duties in an impartial manner, free from bias caused by their own financial interests or the financial interests of persons who have supported them.

C. Costs of conducting election campaigns have increased greatly in recent years, and candidates have been forced to finance their campaigns by seeking large contributions from persons and organizations who thereby gain disproportionate influence over governmental decisions.

D. The influence of large campaign contributors is increased because existing laws for disclosure of campaign receipts and expenditures have proved to be inadequate.

E. Previous laws regulating campaign practices have suffered from inadequate enforcement. (Ord. 4700-NS § 101, 1974)