Levine Act

(Gov. Code § 84308): Parties to any proceeding involving a license, permit, or other entitlement for use pending before the City Council must disclose any campaign contribution over $250 (aggregated) within the preceding 12 months made by the party, their agent, and those required to be aggregated with their contributions under Gov. Code § 82015.5. The disclosure must include the amount contributed and the name(s) of the contributor(s).

Levine Act Disclosure Requirement for Parties to a Proceeding:

The Levine Act requires a Party in a proceeding before the City of Vacaville that involves any action related to their contract, license, permit, or use entitlement to disclose any campaign contributions to City elected or appointed officials totaling more than $250 within the 12 months prior to the City decision.  A Participant to a Proceeding may voluntarily report a campaign contribution on this form and submit the completed form to cityclerk@cityofvacaville.com.  The completed form submitted to the City of Vacaville is a public record.

The form must be completed (1) by the party to a contract with the City of Vacaville (“City”) (or that party’s agent) at the time the party submits a response to a Request for Proposals or other competitive solicitation, enters into contract negotiations with the City, or executes a contract with the City, whichever is earliest, or (2) by a party to a license, permit, or other entitlement proceeding before the City at the time the party (or their agent) submits the license, permit, or entitlement application to the City. The requirement to submit this form applies where a party (or that party’s agent) has contributed more than $250 to a member of the City Council, or to other appointed parties if they may participate in the proceeding, within the prior 12 months of the proceeding. 

The party (or their agent) must submit a supplemental form if they make any new reportable contributions while the contract, license, permit, or other entitlement is being considered.  

The party (or their agent) must also use this form if they need to correct any previously submitted form.  

Parties are solely responsible for completing this form accurately.  If you are uncertain about whether you are required to report or combine a contribution, please consult with your attorney.   

The foregoing statements do not constitute legal advice and individuals are urged to consult with their own legal counsel or the FPPC regarding the requirements of the law.

Additional Information: 

The City's Levine Act disclosure form can be found here. 

See current list of Vacaville City Council here.

See current list of Vacaville Planning Commission here.

Levine Act Fact Sheet

FPPC Pay-to-Play Limits and Prohibitions

Parties, Participants, Agents, and Section 84308

Officers and Section 84308

Government Code Section 84308

FPPC Regulations 18438 through 18438.8

Campaign Contribution Information