in practice, the total theoretical matter of 155,000 never really gets achieved unless the itc is raised and there is more contributions because you will always have friends and family from out of town or other contributions that are not natural. some of the other proposals that were looked at in november and december had a line for the type of funds and not subject to match. >> i think we understand that it would be only matching funds. >> if you're going to 1.75 on the mayoral race, what amount is the public fund cap that is now 1.225? that is important for you to make clear. i have not done the math. >> i think it goes to 1.075, but again, i would leave it to the staff to make the corresponding reduction based on the motion. >> they will figure it out, i am told. >> demotion was seconded, justice of the record is clear. all in favor? opposed? it passes the post. thank you for all of you that came. and we thank the staff and supervisors and all of those that participated. this was a helpful process that we engaged in pretty quickly and godspeed. the next item on the agenda is the budge

with "reason" magazine in july 1975 and he -- he said that the heart of conservatism is libertarian itc libertarianism. i would like to see us get a sound dollar, and free trade. thank you. [ applause ] >> is there anybody who has something to add that was not said before? these two gentlemen had their hand up first and then you, sir. >> hello, everybody. first and foremost, i would like to thank you enough for caring enough to be here tonight. [ applause ] i work as a poker dealer and floor man, and i would like to let you know for those who do work for tips, ron paul continues tips to be a gift, not income, subject to taxation. also, ron paul is going to accept a salary of $39,660 a year. he's one of us, not one of them. thank you, everybody. >> this gentleman here. and back -- yep, that gentleman there. >> i'll make this real quick. when i came in, somebody interviewed me and when they asked if i was a paul supporter, i said i was. they said, that makes sense. the young people are behind paul. i would like to explain i'm a middle age man, facing retirement. i appreciate the statement