Are there penalties for purposefully contributing more than the $1,000 maximum contribution?
Yes, anyone who knowingly or willfully violates Glendale’s campaign contribution law may be charged with a misdemeanor and may be punished with up to six (6) months in jail or fined up to $1,000 for each offense. The City Attorney can bring a lawsuit against anyone who intentionally or negligently violates Glendale’s campaign contribution law, and can pursue either $1,000 or three times the amount in excess of the maximum $1,000 contribution, whichever is greater. Additional information regarding local election campaign regulations may be found in the Glendale Municipal Code Section 1.10 or by contacting the City Clerk’s Office at 818-548-2090.
