City of Santa Clara
MenuNovember 8, 2022 Election
General Information
In-Person Voting and Ballot Drop-Off Locations in Santa Clara
- General Information for Candidates running in the November 2022 Election
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Resolution 22-9078 (Political Campaign Voluntary Expenditure Limit and the Campaign Contribution Limit for the November 8, 2022 General Municipal Election)
- Resolution 22-9097 (Calling of a General Municipal Election on November 8, 2022)
Candidates and Treasurers FPPC Workshop - July 15, 2022
Dark Money and Election Law
Regulations Regarding Contributions Influencing Santa Clara City Elections
Ordinance No. 1979 (Dark Money Ordinance)
This ordinance, also known as the "Dark Money" Ordinance is intended to shine light on the origin of financial support for and against local election candidates and measures.
To report potential election law or Dark Money Ordinance violations, please email clerk@santaclaraca.gov or call 408-615-2220.
Information on Candidate Elections
- Only registered voters who reside in District 2 and 3 may run for office (4 year terms)
- Only registered voters, who reside in District 2 and 3 may vote for their respective candidates
- The Mayor will continue to be elected at-large (4 year term)
- Candidate Log
- Qualified List of Candidates and Contact Information
Ballot Statements
Raj Chahal, Candidate, District 2
Larry McColloch, Candidate, District 2
Karen Hardy, Candidate, District 3
Christian Pellecchia, Candidate, District 3
Lisa M. Gillmor, Candidate, Mayor
Anthony J. Becker, Candidate, Mayor
Understanding Campaign Financials
To access the full financial records as submitted by the respective Committees, please visit the Netfile portal here.
- Candidate Controlled Committee funds include loans, monetary contributions and nonmonetary contributions, and is indicated with the color blue. The exact monetary amounts are also shown.
- Independent Expenditures made in support of the specified candidate are indicated with the color green, with different shades of green representing expenditures made by different committees, where applicable. The exact monetary amounts spent by each independent expenditure committee are also shown.
- Independent Expenditures made in opposition of the specified candidate are indicated with the color red, with different shades of red representing expenditures made by different committees, where applicable. The exact monetary amounts spent by each independent expenditure committee are also shown.
Measure G: City of Santa Clara No Tax Increase/ Services Protection Measure.
The Ballot Measure G reads as follows:
City of Santa Clara No Tax Increase / Services Protection Measure. To protect essential services without raising taxes, such as 9-1-1 response; police patrols, fire protection; street/storm drain repair, and maintaining reliable local utility service; shall Section 1320 of the Charter continuing the annual budget transfer of funds from City utilities to the general fund at 5% of gross receipts until ended by voters, generating approximately $30,000,000 annually, with independent audits, all funds local, be reaffirmed/adopted?
City Attorney's Impartial Analysis
Resolution 22-9116 (Resolution Submitting the Ballot Measure to November 8, 2022 Special Election)
Measure H: City of Santa Clara Business License Update / Tax Equity Measure
The Ballot Measure H reads as follows:
City of Santa Clara Business License Update / Tax Equity Measure. To protect Santa Clara’s financial stability and maintain essential services such as 911 emergency/public safety/crime reduction services, safe/clean public areas, pothole repair, parks and libraries, shall an ordinance to update Santa Clara’s 1992 business license tax on businesses to $45 per employee and on landlords to $15 per rental unit, generating approximately $6,000,000 annually, until ended by voters, with independent financial audits, all funds staying local, be adopted?
City Attorney's Impartial Analysis
Rebuttal against Argument in Favor
Resolution 22-9130 (Resolution Submitting the Ballot Measure to November 8, 2022 Special Election)