A charter amendment on the November ballot would align campaign finance reporting in Cincinnati with statewide rules.

Council member Evan Nolan says the rules in Cincinnati are more complex than in other parts of the state, and the reason behind these rules is no longer valid.

"It had to do with easier ways to track compliance with contribution limits, but because of the technology that we have today, particularly in the Office of Ethics and Good Governance, they are able to do that work without these separate reports," Nolan said.

Candidates for public office in Ohio are required to file several campaign finance reports, including annual, semi-annual, pre-general election, and post-election. Candidates for Cincinnati City Council and mayor also have to file a pre-election and a post-el

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