]> http://www.campaignmoney.org/blog/2007/09/27/activist-to-candidate Comments for "Activist to Candidate" en http://www.campaignmoney.org/blog/2007/09/27/activist-to-candidate The Portland Mercury News today<a href="http://www.portlandmercury.com/portland/Content?oid=429656&amp;category=22101"> profiles a candidate for a city council seat</a> who was among the more vocal proponents of the city&#39;s Voter Owned Elections public financing program.  Chris Smith is a transportation activist who&#39;s looking to translate his policy knowledge into public support. Will the Voter-Owned Elections program help Smith and other others like him enter the fray for elected office? Thu, 27 Sep 2007 19:29:13 +0000