Johnson v. Bradley

*392Opinion

LUCAS, C. J.

—In this original mandamus proceeding petitioners seek to invalidate and enjoin enforcement of a campaign reform measure adopted by the voters of the City of Los Angeles to the extent the measure provides for the partial public funding of campaigns for city elective offices. Petitioners ground their challenge on Proposition 73, a statewide initiative that, inter alia, bans public financing of any election campaign. We conclude Proposition 73’s prohibition on public financing does not preclude the City of Los Angeles from adopting and enforcing the public frmding provisions…