Campaign Materials
What to Do & What Not To Do
Presented By: City Clerk’s Office | 2026
Share accurate information
about your plan and goals.
Build trust by being honest.
Never use false or misleading
information. It damages trust
and can break the law.
Focus on and Discuss the issues
and solutions.
Avoid personal attacks and
name-calling. Focus on the
issues, not the person.
Be respectful and inclusive. Civil
language strengthens
democracy.
Hateful or discriminatory
language can harm
communities and violate the
law.
Share your own ideas and vision.
Original content shows
leadership and builds credibility.
Always create original content.
Copying the work of others is
unethical and can lead to legal
trouble.
Obey all laws and reporting
requirements. When in doubt,
check with the City Clerk’s
Office.
Never offer anything of value
to influence a vote. It is illegal.
Include required disclaimers
and disclose funding.
Transparency builds trust.
Always include required
disclaimers and disclosure
statements. Transparency is
key.
Communicate clearly and
sparingly.
Don’t flood mailboxes,
inboxes, or social feeds.
Respect people’s time and
space.
Use clear messages,
consistent colors and fonts,
and strong design to make
your message memorable.
Inconsistent colors, fonts, and
messaging can confuse
voters and weaken your
impact.
Remember,
Good Campaign Materials Inform,
Inspire, And Respect Your
Community.
Contact the City Clerk’s Office
City Clerk’s Office
9770 Culver Blvd. – First Floor
Culver City, CA 90232
TEL (310) 253-5851
FAX (310) 253-5830
E-Mail [email protected]
Website www.culvercity.gov/vote
AI Disclosure: A portion of images used in this presentation was generated with ChatGPT, then reviewed and finalized by city staff.