City Charter §905: Prevent undue influence from
campaign contributions
Municipal Code requires campaign contribution
regulations
Ordinance ensures: transparency, fairness,
accountability, ethical conduct
Campaign Contribution Ordinance adopted in
1989 (CVMC 2.52)
Recent Council discussions: Feb 14, 2023 • May
13, 2025 • Aug 5, 2025
Aug 5, 2025: Council directed revisions
presented today
Ordinance A
• Fixed dollar limits ($800 / $1,200)
• City Clerk adjusts for inflation every 2
years
Ordinance B
• Individual contribution limits tied to
% of Senate limit
• District = 15% ($885)
• Citywide = 20% ($1,180)
• Automatically adjusts with FPPC
updates
• Approach mirrors the new State
Senate–based methodology for
political party committees/
organizations
Provision Ordinance A Ordinance B
Individual Contribution – District Seats $800 15% Senate limit ($885) Individual Contribution – Citywide Seats $1,200 20% Senate limit ($1,180) Adjustment Method for Individual
Contributions
City Clerk every 2 years Automatic with FPPC
Political Party Committees/Organizations 50% Senate limit ($2,950)
50% Senate limit
($2,950)
Candidate Loans to Themselves $10,000 $10,000
Repayment Deadline 11 months 11 months
False Complaints $2,500 $2,500