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Supervisor Gallagher asks staff to return with options to change county campaign contribution limits; staff to include Levine Act updates
Summary
Supervisor Joelle Gallagher asked county staff to return with a presentation and proposed language for lowering Napa County's campaign contribution limits; Supervisor Ramos asked staff to include recent Levine Act changes and recusal guidance.
During board reports on Jan. 14, 2025, Supervisor Joelle Gallagher asked staff to return with information and a process for lowering Napa County's campaign contribution limits. Gallagher said staff previously presented the limits and she wants to review possible language, logistics, and next steps so the newly composed board can decide whether to proceed.
Supervisor Ramos noted the county presented on campaign limits in 2020 and said the county’s limits defaulted to state amounts in January 2021; Ramos asked staff to include changes to the Levine Act from last year and requested that recusal procedures related to the Levine Act be reviewed in the same presentation. CEO Alsop confirmed staff would bring back an item explaining process and logistics, and Deputy/County staff indicated they would prepare the requested materials.
Ending: Staff agreed to return with a presentation outlining current county limits, options for change, and information on Lawrence/Levine Act-related recusal procedures; no policy change was made at the Jan. 14 meeting.
