Public Ethics Commission Limited Public Financing Program - 2018 Election
I hereby apply for public financing and certify that the following information is true and correct:
1. I have executed and timely filed OCRA Form No. 301 accepting voluntary expenditure ceilings.
2. I have executed and timely filed a “Statement of Acceptance or Rejection of Public Financing” (LPF
Form 1) and have agreed to accept public financing for the November 6, 2018, election.
3. I am certified to appear on the ballot for the election for which public matching funds are sought.
4. I have received campaign contributions from donors located within the City of Oakland totaling at
least 5% of the voluntary expenditure ceiling for the office being sought, exclusive of any loans or
contributions from my personal funds. Copies of the checks received to meet this 5% threshold
are attached.
5. I have made qualified campaign expenditures in an aggregate amount of at least 5% of the
voluntary expenditure ceiling for the office being sought. Copies of the invoices and/or checks
evidencing proof of meeting this 5% expenditure threshold are attached.
6. I have not made any contribution or loan to my campaign from any personal funds in an amount
exceeding 10% of the voluntary expenditure ceiling for the office being sought.
7. I or my campaign treasurer or designee has attended a training program conducted or sponsored
by the Public Ethics Commission.
I understand and agree that to receive public financing I must be opposed by a candidate for the same
office.
I understand and agree that as a condition of receiving public financing I must timely file, and completely
and accurately execute, all pre-election campaign statements that are due at the time public financing is
payable as well as timely file, and completely and accurately execute, all post-election campaign
statements for the election in which I receive public financing.
I understand and agree that I must return surplus funds to the Public Ethics Commission no later than
January 31 of year following the election.
I understand and agree to all conditions of and requirements for the use of public financing set forth in
this Application, the Act and any regulations adopted thereunder. I understand and agree to submit to
reasonable audits deemed necessary by the Oakland Public Ethics Commission or other civil authorities as
specified by the Limited Public Financing Act.
By my signature below, I certify that:
1. I have read and understand the requirements and conditions set forth in this Application
and the Oakland Limited Public Financing Act and understand that those requirements
and conditions must be satisfied before, during and after I receive public financing.