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Board introduces local campaign‑finance ordinance with $2,500 contribution cap; debate over self‑funding limits continues
Summary
Supervisors introduced and waived first reading of a local campaign disclosure and contribution‑limit ordinance Dec. 16 with a $2,500 contribution cap and $25 reporting threshold; the board voted 3‑2 to continue to Jan.13 so staff can clean up drafting issues and members can consider a proposed self‑funding cap.
The Board of Supervisors on Dec. 16 introduced a county ordinance to update local campaign disclosure requirements, set contribution limits and clarify lobbying definitions. Elections staff presented amendments agreed during earlier meetings and the board discussed two focal points: a proposed contribution cap of $2,500 per donor and whether the county should add a local self‑funding cap.
Supervisor Zenger (item sponsor) told colleagues the original proposal of $1,000 was increased by consensus to $2,500 and highlighted a $25…
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