Title
An ordinance amending Chapter 2 of the City Code to update the political contribution limitations based on the changes to the Consumer Price Index and providing a penalty in accordance with Chapter 1 of the City Code.
Body
On November 16, 2020, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 4824 limiting and regulating political contributions in City elections. The Ordinance established initial contribution limitations of $500.00 per person or contributing member of a political committee per City election to a single member district candidate, and $3,000.00 per person or contributing member of a political committee per City election to a single candidate for election of Mayor.
The ordinance requires the limitations be modified each year in accordance with the most recently published federal government Bureau of Labor Statistics indicator: Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U): U.S. City Average, All Items. The annual modifications are made using the August 2020 CPI-U as the base period with any increase or decrease rounded to the nearest $10.00.
The proposed ordinance amends the current contribution limitations in accordance with changes to the CPI-U since August 2020. Based on the August 2026 CPI-U, the new contribution limitations are $640.00 for Single-Member District candidates and $3,870.00 for Mayoral candidates.
Recommended/Desired Action
Staff recommends approval of the ordinance.
Attachment(s)
Ordinance
Ordinance No. 4824, Political Contribution Limitations
Drafter
Ted Chinn
Head of Department
Ted Chinn