Last updated February 6, 2026
San Francisco Ethics Commission News
In January, the San Francisco Ethics Commission approved Behested Payment Waiver Legislation with a three-year sunset provision. This change adds a new reporting requirement to waiver recipients.
City of Oakland Public Ethics Commission News
In January, the Oakland City Council amended the Oakland Campaign Reform Act (OCRA) to temporarily increase contribution limits for officeholder funds. This increase is intended to matches increased limits for candidates and candidate-controlled committees. New limits at a higher amount are applicable for candidates who accept voluntary spending limits. Additionally, effective January 6, 2026, officeholders are prohibited from making expenditures for mailings to people within the City that provide information related to City-sponsored events, school district-sponsored events, an official’s governmental duties or an official’s position on a particular matter pending before the Council, Mayor, or School Board within three months of any election in which the elected City official is running for a City office. [See OMC 3.12.150(B)(13)]