Davis Municipal Code Art. 12.02 Election Campaigns

Prior History: Former Article 12.02, Election Campaign Limits, adopted by Ord. 1624 § 1; Ord. 1926 §§ 1, 2; Ord. 2077, 2002; Ord. 2172 § 1, 2005; Ord. 2211 § 1, 2005; Ord. 2262 § 1, 2006; Ord. 2518 § 2, 2017; Ord. 2566 § 2, 2019.

The intent and purpose of the city council in enacting these regulations is to:

(a) Place realistic and enforceable limits on the amount individuals may contribute to city council candidates in municipal elections to avoid corruption or the appearance of corruption.

(b) Prevent the exercise of undue or improper influence, or its appearance, over elected officials by contributors to political campaigns.

(c) Inform the public of the sources and objects of campaign contributions and expenditures.

(d) Encourage wide participation in municipal elections.

(Ord. 2684, 3/3/2026)

(a) City Council Candidates. No person shall make and no candidate shall solicit or accept any contribution which would cause the total amount contributed by that person to that candidate, including contributions to all committees controlled by the candidate, to exceed one hundred fifty dollars for any single election.

(b) The provisions of this section shall not apply to a candidate's contribution of personal funds to the candidate's campaign.

(Ord. 2684, 3/3/2026)

(a) Whenever any local candidate or committee is required to file campaign statements, that candidate or committee shall file them in an electronic format. The electronic filing serves as the filing of record.

(b) In any instance in which the original statement is required to be filed with the Secretary of State and a copy is required to be filed with the City of Davis, the copy shall be submitted as an electronic filing.

(Ord. 2684, 3/3/2026)