Summary
Council raised the individual donation cap for council campaigns from $250 to $400 — the first update since roughly 1990 — on a 4-3 split vote, with the increase taking effect only after the 2029 election.
At a glance
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Last discussed Aug 17, 2026.
Impact analysis
No city budget impact; affects what candidates can raise per donor in local races.
Candidates can raise slightly more per donor; donors gain an updated giving ceiling.
Critics say higher caps make campaigns feel less equally accessible to small donors.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council - Aug 17, 2026
Council raised the individual donation cap for council campaigns from $250 to $400 — the first update since roughly 1990 — on a 4-3 split vote, with the increase taking effect only after the 2029 election.
City Council - Jun 1, 2026
A proposed ordinance would raise local campaign contribution limits from $250 to $400. One resident pushed back, arguing $300 is enough given Dublin's $310 at-large limit, and that $400 tilts elections toward well-connected candidates.
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