For calendar years 2025 and 2026, the contribution limits per election are as follows:

$5,900 for Mayor

$2,950 for Councilmember (50% of the contribution limit for the mayor per the City's Charter)

• Primary and general elections are considered separate elections  

• Contribution limits to candidates apply to each election  

• Contribution limits to officeholders and other committees apply on a calendar year basis

• Amounts are adjusted for CPI every odd year in January

For calendar years 2025 and 2026, the voluntary expenditure ceilings are as follows:

• Primary election
  • Councilmember:  $15,680
  • Mayor:  $54,880
• General election
  • Councilmember:  $27,460
  • Mayor:  $96,110

Per the Charter amendment, voluntary expenditure ceilings are 2% (Councilmember) and 7% (Mayor) of the limits applicable to State Assembly candidates in the primary and general elections.

If a candidate does not agree to the voluntary expenditure ceiling, they cannot submit a candidate statement for the voter information booklet. 

Article XIV.- Municipal Campaign Financing and Conflict of Interest

FPPC website link:

State Contribution Limits and Voluntary Expenditure Ceilings (ca.gov)