LA County Board

27. Los Angeles County Political Campaigns Ordinance Amendment Recommendation: Approve an ordinance to amend County Code, Title 2 - Administration Chapter 2.190, Political Campaigns for County Offices, to conform with changes to the County Charter by adding the office of the County Executive to the definition of "Countywide office." Adjust contribution and voluntary expenditure limits to reflect increases in the cost of living as authorized in Proposition B (County Code Section 2.190.150) and make further adjustments every two years to reflect any increase in the cost of living. Conform with judicial decisions by removing the aggregate contribution limits on political action committees in County Code Section 2.190.040(C); removing the candidate loan restriction in County Code Section 2.190.060(B); removing contribution limit escalators tied to the contribution of personal funds towards a candidate’s own campaign in County Code Sections 2.190.070(A) through (E); and removing the tiered framework for when a candidate exceeds their declared expenditure limit or personal funds limit in County Code Sections 2.190.070(I) and (J). Make routine, technical, and conforming changes and corrections. (Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk) APPROVE (Relates to Agenda No. 71) (26-3722)