Item 33 campaign contribution limits

Thanked the Board for removing item 33, said sheriff campaign funds should not be increased, and asked that the item never return, citing the sheriff's ICE collaboration.

Spoke for the North Bay Labor Council in opposition to the amendments, noting they'd raise limits to about $6,200 only for sheriff and DA, and urged support for the California Fair Elections Act instead.

Youth organizer thanked the Board for removing item 33 and asked that it be removed permanently, calling the sheriff/DA-only increase insulting given low trust between immigrant communities and law enforcement.

Spoke in Spanish asking that the item never return to the agenda and that money go to the community rather than campaigns of officials cooperating with family-separating agencies.

Executive director of Positive Images thanked the Board for removing item 33 and warned about outside interest groups making large contributions in local elections.

Fifth District resident added his voice in appreciation for the removal of item 33 and strongly urged it not be reconsidered.

SEIU 1021's political lead opposed the ordinance, noting the sheriff's campaign spent funds on legal advice about the campaign finance ordinance and asked for an internal review of how the item reached the agenda.