The City Clerk conducts all regular and special elections, including processing and certifying citizen-generated petitions. The Clerk, acting as the Elections Official, is also the point of contact for keeping candidates, the public, and staff informed during the election process.

CAMPAIGN FINANCE
Access the City of Monterey's Public Portal for Campaign Financial Disclosure for campaign finance forms filed by candidates and committees. The City of Monterey's Campaign Finance Reform regulations are found in Sec. 2-1.05 of the Monterey City Code.  Contribution Limits:

	MCC Section 2-1.05(c)(1): Contribution by person or committee	MCC Section 2-1.05(c)(5): Anonymous Contribution
Nov. 14, 2019 - June 30, 2021(Ordinance 3602)	$500.00	$25.00
Effective July 1, 2021(3.8 % CPI Increase*)	$520.00	$35.00

*CPI San Francisco April 2021 (https://www.bls.gov), increase applied pursuant to Monterey City Code Sec. 2-1.05(c)(6).

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VOTER REGISTRATION
You may register to vote online at the Secretary of State's voter registration website. Paper voter registration forms can be requested by calling Monterey County Elections at (831) 796-1499.

Check your voter registration status online at the Secretary of State's voter registration status website, or by calling Monterey County Elections at (831) 796-1499.

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External Links and Resources

• City of Monterey - Public Portal for Campaign Finance Disclosure and Campaign Finance Regulations
• Secretary of State - Register to Vote and Check Voter Registration Status
• Voter's Edge - a comprehensive, nonpartisan online guide to elections covering federal, state, and local races in the state of California
• Monterey County Elections Department