In 2016, Berkeley voters adopted the Berkeley Fair
Elections Act of 2016. This ballot
measure created a voluntary program providing public matching funds for
candidates running for the office of Mayor or Councilmember. Participating candidates are eligible to
receive a 6-to-1 match on qualifying contributions of up to $50 (e.g. for a $50
qualifying contribution, a participating candidate receives $300 in public matching
funds).
The Fair Elections Act is codified in Chapter 2.12 of the
Municipal Code and supplemented by regulations adopted by the Fair Campaign
Practices Commission.
If you have any additional questions after reviewing the Supplemental Guide, contact City Clerk Staff at (510) 981-6900 or elections@cityofberkeley.info.
RESOURCES
BERA Information Page
Berkeley Public Financing Program Supplemental Guide - UPDATED 2020 Guide
SEMINARS
May 6, 2020 I 6:00 p.m. PST (virtual via Zoom)
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Public Finance Matching Funds - November 3, 2020 Election