A. Diminish the public perception of corruption and strengthen public confidence in the governmental and election processes.

B. Eliminate the danger of actual corruption of Berkeley officials caused by the private financing of campaigns.

C. Help reduce the influence of private campaign contributions on Berkeley government.

D. Reduce the impact of wealth as a determinant of whether a person becomes a candidate.

E. Foster more meaningful participation in the political process.

F. Provide candidates who participate in the program with sufficient resources with which to communicate with voters.

G. Increase the accountability of elected officials to the constituents who elect them, as opposed to the contributors who fund their campaigns.

H. Free candidates from the time needed to raise campaign money, and allow officeholders more time to carry out their official duties. (Ord. 7524-NS § 3.6 (part), 2016)