For calendar years 2023 and 2024, the contribution limits are as follows:

$5,500 for Mayor

$2,750 for Councilmember (per the Charter amendment - 50% of the contribution limit for the mayor)

• 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 2023 and 2024, the voluntary expenditure ceilings are as follows:

• Primary election
  • Councilmember:  $14,450
  • Mayor:  $50,890
• General election
  • Councilmember:  $25,460
  • Mayor:  $89,110

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. 

FPPC website link:

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