The purpose of this chapter is to ensure that the financial strength of certain individuals or organizations does not permit them to exercise a disproportionate or controlling influence on the election of Humboldt County candidates. To achieve such purpose, this chapter is designed to reduce the influence of large contributions, to ensure that individuals and interest groups continue to have a fair and equal opportunity to participate in electing county candidates, and to maintain public trust in governmental institutions and the electoral process. (Ord. 2520, § 1, 10/14/2014)