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San Diego, California’s contribution limits have been adjusted for the 2024 election cycle due to inflation. The maximum donation an individual can make to a candidate in a City Council race has increased from $650 to $750 and the donation […]

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Nicolas Heidorn has been hired as the new executive director of the City of Oakland Public Ethics Commission. Heidorn previously worked as chief consultant of the California State Senate Elections and Constitutional Amendments committee and as legal director of the […]

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April 10, 2023  •  

Sacramento Raises Contribution Rates

Sacramento, CA Skyline - Basil D Soufi

The City Council has voted to raise contribution limits for the 2023 biannual. The increase reflects changes in the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U). Contribution limits for councilmembers increased to $2,050 per person and $6,800 per Large […]

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A coalition of business groups have filed a lawsuit against the Fair Political Practices Commission, seeking to stop enforcement of new pay-to-play restrictions in Senate Bill 1439. The new law removed the exception for locally elected officials and extended the […]

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The Orange County Council has voted to raise the campaign contribution limit from $2,200 to $2,500 per election cycle. The Orange County Campaign Reform Ordinance requires the board to adjust the campaign contribution limitation in February of every odd year. […]

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February 20, 2023  •  

Anaheim, CA Raises Contribution Limits

Anaheim City Hall

The city of Anaheim raised campaign contribution limits to $2,500 per election cycle. Anaheim reevaluates contribution limits at the start of every odd-numbered year and alters them based on the consumer price index (CPI) of the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim region. […]

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Los Angeles City Hall - Michael J Fromholtz

The Los Angeles’ Ad hoc committee on governance reform has recommended the approval of an ethics commission report that would change the rules on persons and organizations lobbying the city. The commission, whose origins revolves around a controversial leaked audio […]

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The California Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) held its November meeting, approving many changes for 2023. The FPPC raised the annual gift limit to $590 and clarified the phrase “arrange for the making of a gift.” The FPPC also expanded […]

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Voters have approved Proposition H. Proposition H changes city elections to even-numbered years. The Mayor, Sheriff, District Attorney, City Attorney, and Treasurer will have their terms end on January 8, 2025, rather than in 2024 to accommodate for the new […]

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October 26, 2022  •  

Los Angeles Special Election Announced

Los Angeles City Hall - Michael J Fromholtz

City Council approved a special election to fill the empty District 6 seat on April 4, 2023, with a runoff taking place June 27 if necessary. The election follows Nury Martinez’s resignation after a leaked conversation about redistricting was made […]

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Anaheim City Council has voted to modify the city’s Sunshine Ordinance in response to the Angels Stadium corruption case. The change mandates city employees must retain emails on their server for at least two years. The new ordinance makes certain […]

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October 17, 2022  •  

Gov. Newsom to Call Special Session

California Gov. Gavin Newsom

California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced he plans to call a special legislative session on December 5 to tackle California’s escalating gas prices. Currently, California’s average gas price is consistently over $2 more than the national average. Newsom has requested the […]

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October 5, 2022  •  

California Passes Pay to Play Changes

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California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 1439, expanding pay-to-play regulations. The prohibition on agency officials accepting a contribution of more than $250 during and following a proceeding involving a license, permit, or other entitlement for use is extended by […]

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September 1, 2022  •  

California Legislature Adjourns

California State Capitol Building - Jeff Turner

The California State Legislature has adjourned for the year, but not before passing several bills concerning lobbying, campaign finance, and procurement in the twilight hours of the session. Among the bills currently awaiting signature by Gov. Gavin Newsom are Senate […]

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