Agenda
May 8, 2024, 9:00 a.m.
This meeting will be conducted in person and streamed on the Commission's YouTube channel. A link to the channel may be found at www.maine.gov/ethics.
1. Determination on Maine Clean Election Act Funding – Scott Girardin
Scott Girardin is a candidate for the Maine House of Representatives, District 92. To qualify for Maine Clean Election Act funding, he submitted qualifying contributions and supporting documentation to the Commission on April 22, 2024, the last day of the qualifying period. On May 1, 2024, Commission staff determined that he was not eligible to receive the funding because he did not submit proof that 30 contributors were registered to vote in House District 92. On May 3, 2024, Mr. Girardin appealed the staff determination to the Commission.
Motion: To rule that Mr. Girardin did not fulfill the requirements to become a clean election candidate.
Made by: Commissioner Schneider
Seconded by: Commissioner Marble
Vote: 4-0
Motion: To authorize the Commission Chair to issue a written decision consistent with their vote.
Made by: Commissioner Hastings
Seconded by: Commissioner Marble
Vote: 4-0
2. Independent Expenditure Determination – New England Citizens for Right to Work - WITHDRAWN
Executive Session (if necessary)
Motion: To identify the bills in front of Congress and the extent of Maine's delegation sponsorship of them.
Made by: Commissioner Hastings
Seconded by: Commissioner Schneider
Vote: 4-0
Motion: To solicit written remarks from the public without holding a public hearing.
Made by: Commissioner Schneider
Seconded by: Commissioner Hastings
Vote: 4-0
ADJOURNMENT at 10:23 a.m.