Publications
City law requires the Ethics Commission to promote understanding of the laws within its jurisdiction. One of the ways it does that is by creating a variety of materials to help explain the responsibilities and limitations that exist in the campaign, ethics, contracts, and lobbying programs.
CAMPAIGNS
Candidate Guides
Contributor Information
Election Limits
City Candidate Committees
2022 CPI Adjustments
These amounts do not apply to the 2022 Primary Elections. They apply to City elections in which the fundraising window for the primary election opens after March 1, 2022. They do not apply to LAUSD elections.2023 CPI Adjustments
These amounts do not apply to the CD6 special election or the 2024 regular City elections. They apply to City elections in which the fundraising window for the primary election opens after March 1, 2023. They do not apply to LAUSD elections.2024 CPI Adjustments
These amounts apply to City elections in which the fundraising window for the primary election opens after March 1, 2024. They do not apply to LAUSD elections.City Officeholder and Legal Defense Committees
LAUSD Candidate Committees
2024 Election Limits
These amounts apply to City elections in which the fundraising window for the primary election opened after April 23, 2020.CONTRIBUTION TYPE LIMIT AMOUNT Cash Contributions $40 per person, per election Non-cash Contributions $1,500 per person, per election Anonymous Contributions $300 in total, per election Loans $1,500 per person, per election Filing Schedules
Fundraising Windows
The fundraising window for the 2024 primary elections opened for City Council and LAUSD candidates on September 5, 2022.
Candidates are required to file a Form 12 before they may begin fundraising.
For more information, please see the 2024 City Candidate Guide and the 2024 LAUSD Candidate Guide.
Independent Expenditures
Matching Funds
Matching Funds FAQ
2023 Election | 2024 ElectionsMatching Funds - Example of an Acceptable Electronic Certification
Matching Funds Spreadsheet Template
For more information, click here.Other Materials
ETHICS
General
Gifts
Tickets
Political Activity
Officeholder Committees
Data Resources
LOBBYING
Brochures and Videos
Data Resources
Lobbying Summaries
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
2015
2014
2013
CAMPAIGNS
Candidate Guides
Contributor Information
Election Limits
City Candidate Committees
2022 CPI Adjustments
These amounts do not apply to the 2022 Primary Elections. They apply to City elections in which the fundraising window for the primary election opens after March 1, 2022. They do not apply to LAUSD elections.2023 CPI Adjustments
These amounts do not apply to the CD6 special election or the 2024 regular City elections. They apply to City elections in which the fundraising window for the primary election opens after March 1, 2023. They do not apply to LAUSD elections.2024 CPI Adjustments
These amounts apply to City elections in which the fundraising window for the primary election opens after March 1, 2024. They do not apply to LAUSD elections.City Officeholder and Legal Defense Committees
LAUSD Candidate Committees
2024 Election Limits
These amounts apply to City elections in which the fundraising window for the primary election opened after April 23, 2020.CONTRIBUTION TYPE LIMIT AMOUNT Cash Contributions $40 per person, per election Non-cash Contributions $1,500 per person, per election Anonymous Contributions $300 in total, per election Loans $1,500 per person, per election Filing Schedules
Fundraising Windows
The fundraising window for the 2024 primary elections opened for City Council and LAUSD candidates on September 5, 2022.
Candidates are required to file a Form 12 before they may begin fundraising.
For more information, please see the 2024 City Candidate Guide and the 2024 LAUSD Candidate Guide.
Independent Expenditures
Matching Funds
Matching Funds FAQ
2023 Election | 2024 ElectionsMatching Funds - Example of an Acceptable Electronic Certification
Matching Funds Spreadsheet Template
For more information, click here.Other Materials
ETHICS
General
Gifts
Tickets
Political Activity
Officeholder Committees
Data Resources
LOBBYING
Brochures and Videos
Data Resources
Lobbying Summaries
2024
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
2015
2014
2013
