CLC Statement in Support of the Seattle Democracy Voucher Program Renewal

On March 27, 2025, CLC submitted written testimony to the Seattle City Council Governance, Accountability, and Economic Development Committee, urging the Committee to support a proposal that would place a referendum before Seattle voters to renew and expand funding for the city’s trailblazing Democracy Voucher Program. The successes of the Democracy Voucher Program have made it a leading model for states and cities across the country. CLC’s statement highlights empirical and academic research demonstrating how Seattle’s program has helped increase political participation, broaden the pool of candidates who seek public office, and reduce political corruption.