Rally for campaign reform today in Asheville

A citizens' rally for local campaign finance reform will be held Tuesday, February 26, from 4 to 5 PM in front of Asheville's City Hall. The event, co-sponsored by area civic groups, will feature speakers Marie Colton, former State Representative from Asheville, and Adam Sotak, representing Democracy South. Both will address the effects of the current campaign financing system, and the need for reform.

Music by the local band Scrappy Hamilton, information tables, and voter registration will all be available. The coalition of sponsors includes Citizens for Campaign Finance Reform, the League of Women Voters, Common Cause,Taxpayers for Accountable Government (TAG), Council of Independent Peacemakers, Coalition of Asheville Neighborhoods (CAN), and Democracy South. For information, call 252-8569.