Campaign Finance Compliance Notice
Effective Date: July 1, 2026
The **Gary Ferraris for Mayor Campaign** is committed to full compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local campaign finance laws, including the requirements of the **California Political Reform Act** and regulations administered by the **California Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC)**.
We appreciate your support and ask that you review the following information before making a campaign contribution.
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# Contribution Eligibility
By making a contribution through this website, you certify that:
* You are making this contribution voluntarily.
* The funds being contributed are your own and are not being provided to you by another person or entity for the purpose of making this contribution.
* The information you provide is true, accurate, and complete.
* Your contribution complies with all applicable California campaign finance laws.
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# Reporting Requirements
California law may require the campaign to collect and report certain information from contributors.
Depending on applicable reporting requirements, contributors may be asked to provide:
* Full legal name
* Residential mailing address
* Occupation
* Employer
* Contribution amount
* Additional information required by law
Certain campaign contributions are publicly disclosed through official campaign finance reporting.
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# Contribution Limits
Campaign contributions are subject to any applicable contribution limits established under California law or local election regulations.
If a contribution exceeds the legal limit or otherwise cannot be accepted, the campaign may:
* Request additional information
* Return all or a portion of the contribution
* Refund the contribution as required by law
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# Contributions from Organizations
Contributions from businesses, organizations, political committees, labor organizations, or other entities are accepted only if permitted under applicable law and in compliance with all reporting requirements.
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# Prohibited Contributions
The campaign will not knowingly accept contributions prohibited by law, including contributions that:
* Are made in another person's name.
* Are submitted using funds that do not belong to the contributor.
* Cannot legally be accepted under applicable campaign finance laws.
* Lack information required for lawful reporting.
Any prohibited contribution will be returned or otherwise handled as required by law.
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# Tax Information
Campaign contributions are **not tax deductible** for federal or state income tax purposes.
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# Security of Online Contributions
Online contributions are processed through secure payment providers using encrypted technology designed to protect your payment information.
The campaign does not store complete credit card or banking information on its website.
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# Questions About Contributions
If you have questions regarding campaign contributions or reporting requirements, please contact:
**Gary Ferraris for Mayor Campaign**
Santa Clara, California
Email:Info@GaryFerrarisForMayor.com
Campaign Committee Information
**Paid for by:** Gary Ferraris for Mayor 2026
**Committee Name:** [Official Committee Name]
**FPPC Identification Number: 1492963.
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The Gary Ferraris for Mayor Campaign is committed to transparency, accountability, and full compliance with all applicable campaign finance laws. Thank you for your support and for helping build a stronger future for Santa Clara.
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