The School of Public Affairs presents the Peter F. Vallone, Sr. Seminars in Government, 2006-2007 Lectures Series. This program provides a forum for leading policymakers, scholars, and influential personalities in city government to debate hot issues on politics and government.

The inaugural seminar focuses on issues of campaign finance that are unique to New York City. Panelists have special expertise on New York City's campaign finance law and on raising campaign money for incumbents and challengers. They are Dale C. Christensen, Jr., Vice-Chairman, Campaign Finance Board; William T. Cunningham, Former Director of Communications, Office of the Mayor; and Christine Quinn, Speaker, New York City Council.

The event took place on October 12, 2006 at Newman Conference Center, moderated by Peter F. Vallone, Sr., Former Speaker, New York City Council, with open remarks from David Birdsell, Dean, School of Public Affairs.