The largest cities in North Carolina may soon have the ability to decide whether they want to embrace Public Campaign Financing. In a recent press release from Representative Cullie Tarleton, the house approved a bill to create a program through 2016 that would allow cities with more than $50,000 people to use tax money to help pay for political campaigns. Typically, candidates who accept public money agree to accept limited contributions from other donors. Supporters say Public Campaign Financing reduces the amount of money spent on campaigns and the influence of big donors. However, critics say that it's unfair to ask taxpayers to fund candidates with whom they may not agree. Races for the state's appellate courts, auditor, insurance commissioner and school superintendent are already eligible for public campaign financing.