Watch All Shows Victor Davis Hanson Tony Kinnett Daily Signal Signal Sitdown

Watch All Shows Victor Davis Hanson Tony Kinnett Daily Signal Signal Sitdown

Home – California Politics & News – Karen Bass Touts 6-to-1 Taxpayer-Funded Campaign Match, Drawing Backlash

Karen Bass Touts 6-to-1 Taxpayer-Funded Campaign Match, Drawing Backlash

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is facing backlash after promoting a city program that allows qualifying campaign contributions to be matched with public funds at a rate of 6-to-1.

In a video posted to X, Bass urged city residents to contribute to her reelection campaign while highlighting the taxpayer-funded match.

When you donate to our campaign, the city can match your donation 6 to 1! If you donate $5, the city turns it into $35. Our campaign is powered by YOU! Click the link in our bio to make your matching donation today!https://t.co/shTvSCpGGg pic.twitter.com/C4RTvTWIIi— Karen Bass (@KarenBassLA) August 18, 2026

When you donate to our campaign, the city can match your donation 6 to 1! If you donate $5, the city turns it into $35. Our campaign is powered by YOU! Click the link in our bio to make your matching donation today!https://t.co/shTvSCpGGg pic.twitter.com/C4RTvTWIIi

“If you live in the City of Los Angeles, your contribution will be matched 6:1 up to $257 per person under the LA City Matching Funds Program,” Bass’ ActBlue website said.

That means a qualifying $257 contribution from a Los Angeles resident could........

© The Daily Signal