Candidates and Campaigns
The Public Ethics Commission enforces campaign rules, acts as official filing officer for campaign statements, and provides resources to educate candidates and committees about local rules and requirements.
Topics
Contribution limits, highlights of campaign laws, candidate toolkits, advertising rules and other helpful information about campaigns.
Publications
The Commission publishes educational materials and comprehensive guides to the Oakland Campaign Reform Act and Limited Public Financing Act to assist you in complying with local law.
Training
On demand training provides an overview of the California Political Reform Act and Oakland Campaign Reform Act provisions for candidates and campaign treasurers, as well as Oakland's Limited Public Financing program for District Council candidates.
Reporting Campaign Finances
The Law
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Campaign Reform Act
Local campaign rules seeking to reduce the influence of large donors on elections
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Fair Elections Act
Provides public funding for Oakland candidates to expand participation in elections
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False Endorsement in Campaign Literature
Prohibits falsehoods knowingly made in campaign literature
Contact Us
Phone Numbers
- Phone Number: (510) 238-3593
- Fax Number: (510) 238-3315
- TTY Number: 711