On July 24, the Berkeley City Council will meet in order to adopt the first reading of a new lobbying ordinance. The ordinance requires the registration and reporting of lobbyists in the city. Information in the ordinance includes requirements for […]
On July 24, the Berkeley City Council will meet in order to adopt the first reading of a new lobbying ordinance.
The ordinance requires the registration and reporting of lobbyists in the city.
Information in the ordinance includes requirements for lobbyist training, reporting periods, audits, gift restrictions, and penalties.
The City Council will also discuss an amendment to the revolving door provision, increasing it from one to two years.
November 14, 2016 •
Berkeley, CA Passes Ballot Measure to Create Public Campaign Finance System
Berkeley voters approved a measure to create a voluntary system of public financing for city elections. Measure X1 does not increase taxes, but amends the City Charter and Municipal Code to allocate $4 per Berkeley resident from the General Fund […]
Berkeley voters approved a measure to create a voluntary system of public financing for city elections. Measure X1 does not increase taxes, but amends the City Charter and Municipal Code to allocate $4 per Berkeley resident from the General Fund to a new Fair Elections Fund.
To be eligible for public financing, a candidate must agree to only accept individual contributions of $50 or less from Berkeley residents.
Measure X1 was made possible by the recent passage of SB 1107, which allows any state or local government in California to provide for the public funding of elections.
October 25, 2016 •
Berkeley, CA Voters to Consider Public Campaign Financing Measure
On Election Day, Berkeley voters will consider a measure to create a voluntary system of public financing for city elections. Measure X1 seeks to allow candidates agreeing to limit their acceptance of contributions to $50 or less to qualify for […]
On Election Day, Berkeley voters will consider a measure to create a voluntary system of public financing for city elections.
Measure X1 seeks to allow candidates agreeing to limit their acceptance of contributions to $50 or less to qualify for matching funds from the city in the amount of $6 for every $1 raised from Berkeley residents.
Measure X1 was made possible by the recent passage of SB 1107, which allows any state or local government in California to provide for the public funding of elections.
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