Candidates running for city council in Aliso Viejo will now be able to accept thousands of more dollars in campaign contributions per donor ahead of next year’s midterm elections.
During a city council meeting on Dec. 3, Aliso Viejo officials voted to increase the city’s campaign contribution limit to match the state’s default. That vote came without any discussion as part of the city’s consent calendar, which includes several items considered routine business.
Aliso Viejo previously had an $1,000 limit, meaning council candidates could only accept donations toward their campaign up to $1,000 — per donor, per election. Councilmembers previously voted to create that limit in 2022…