Anaheim Transparency
Who funds Anaheim’s elected officials
Campaign money, outside spending, registered lobbyists and public pay, taken straight from public records. The Chamber publishes the same facts in the same format for every official, without commentary, so members and residents can judge for themselves.
Follow the money, race by race
Each profile shows two kinds of money. Campaign money is what the official’s own committee raised and spent. Outside money is spending by other committees that, by law, can’t coordinate with the candidate. Every figure comes from reports filed with the Anaheim City Clerk.
2026 totals run through the last full report (Oct 17, 2026), plus late-contribution and independent-expenditure reports filed through Nov 4. Final 2026 reports are due Jan 31, 2027. Election results for 2026 are unofficial until certified.
MayorAshleigh AitkenElected 2022; re-elected Nov 3, 2026 (unofficial)$905,188 raised since 2021$402,410 outside money supporting
2022 Mayor
Won with 42.9% (29,072 votes) over Trevor O'Neil 34.3%, Lorri Galloway 17.0%, Dick Lopez 5.7%. Certified.
Where the campaign’s money came from
$527,525 in itemized gifts from 668 donors; 17% from Anaheim addresses.
- Individuals $443,025
- Other businesses & groups $39,050
- Labor unions $32,400
- Police & fire unions $8,600
- Hotels, resort & tourism $2,200
- Real estate, housing & development $2,000
- Political parties & candidates $250
Donors tied to registered lobbyists
| Donor | Registry connection | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Anaheim Police Association PAC | Client of P.M. Consulting, May 2019 to Nov 2025 | $2,200 |
| Todd Priest | Registered lobbyist since Jul 2019 (Todd Priest and Associates) | $500 |
Outside money supporting
- Helping Working Families Get Ahead (labor coalition)$177,224
Funded by UNITE HERE TIP State & Local Fund ($100,000) and UFCW Active Ballot Club ($125,000).
- Anaheim Police Association IE committee$92,556
Funded by the Anaheim Police Officers PAC / APA PAC and officer contributions (2021–22: $199,550, incl. $140,550 from Anaheim Police Officers PAC).
- Firefighters for Anaheim (Anaheim Firefighters Association)$72,202
Funded by small recurring contributions from Anaheim firefighters.
Outside money opposing
- Lincoln Club of Orange County 1962 PAC$223,778
Countywide PAC. Largest 2021–26 funders include CA Real Estate PAC (CREPAC), Associated Builders & Contractors PAC, Community Action Network, and the Anaheim Police Officers Assn PAC ($21,000, 2023–26).
Outside money in this race for other candidates
- Lincoln Club of Orange County 1962 PAC supporting Lorri Galloway: $99,208
- Lincoln Club of Orange County 1962 PAC supporting Trevor O'Neil: $10,000
- MHET PAC (manufactured housing owners) supporting Trevor O'Neil: $2,200
Published endorsements
No published list found. Officials can send theirs to the Chamber for this page.
2026 Mayor
Leading with 56.1% (49,043) over Alfredo Rodriguez 32.4% and Imran Sharief 11.5%. Unofficial, OC Registrar Nov 11, 2026.
Where the campaign’s money came from
$343,259 in itemized gifts from 407 donors; 22% from Anaheim addresses.
- Individuals $243,621
- Labor unions $42,747
- Other businesses & groups $33,842
- Police & fire unions $10,400
- Real estate, housing & development $5,649
- Hotels, resort & tourism $4,500
- Business & taxpayer groups $2,500
Donors tied to registered lobbyists
| Donor | Registry connection | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Anaheim Police Association PAC | Client of P.M. Consulting, May 2019 to Nov 2025 | $2,700 |
| Anaheim/Orange County Hotel & Lodging Association PAC | Client of Presidio Public Affairs since Apr 2023 | $2,700 |
| California Apartment Association | Has its own registered lobbyist since Feb 2024 | $2,700 |
| California Grocers Association | Client of P.M. Consulting since Mar 2026 | $2,700 |
| Presidio Public Affairs | Registered lobbying firm (Daniel Fierro) | $2,700 |
| Anaheim Police Management Association PAC | Client of P.M. Consulting since Nov 2025 | $2,500 |
| Todd Priest | Registered lobbyist since Jul 2019 (Todd Priest and Associates) | $748 |
| Wincome Hospitality | Client of Todd Priest and Associates since Jul 2022 | $500 |
| Peter Whittingham | Registered lobbyist since Mar 2018 (Whittingham Public Affairs Advisors) | $373 |
| Alex Burrola | Registered lobbyist since Apr 2023 (Presidio until Apr 2026, now Amplified Public Affairs) | $349 |
| Faubel Public Affairs | Registered lobbying firm (Roger Faubel) | $250 |
| Smith Public Affairs | Registered lobbying firm (Craig Reinhardt, 2017 to 2023 and since Aug 2025) | $250 |
| Guthrie Development Company | Client of Todd Priest and Associates, Sep 2025 to Apr 2026 | $249 |
Outside money supporting
- Neighbors for a Strong Anaheim (2026)$60,428
Funded by "Anaheim Residents, Small Businesses, and Public Safety Leaders," the renamed 2024 committee, using leftover 2024 money ($114,809 transferred from the 2024 Balius and Maahs committees). Disney was the largest 2024 funder.
Outside money opposing
- Anaheim Police Association IE committee$93,518
Funded by the Anaheim Police Officers PAC / APA PAC and officer contributions (2021–22: $199,550, incl. $140,550 from Anaheim Police Officers PAC).
- Lincoln Club of Orange County 1962 PAC$40,025
Countywide PAC. Largest 2021–26 funders include CA Real Estate PAC (CREPAC), Associated Builders & Contractors PAC, Community Action Network, and the Anaheim Police Officers Assn PAC ($21,000, 2023–26).
Outside money in this race for other candidates
- Lincoln Club of Orange County 1962 PAC supporting Alfredo Rodriguez: $1,500
Published endorsements
Democratic Party of Orange County; SEIU Local 121RN; Sprinkler Fitters UA Local 709; Teamsters Joint Council 42; Community Action Fund of Planned Parenthood Orange & San Bernardino Counties; Women in Leadership PAC. Source: Ballotpedia
District 1Ryan BaliusElected 2024$52,094 raised since 2021$480,959 outside money supporting
2024 District 1
Won with 75.9% (11,092) over Ojaala Ahmad 24.1%.
Where the campaign’s money came from
$51,594 in itemized gifts from 69 donors; 25% from Anaheim addresses.
- Individuals $21,496
- Business & taxpayer groups $7,500
- Labor unions $6,249
- Real estate, housing & development $6,200
- Police & fire unions $5,000
- Hotels, resort & tourism $3,749
- Other businesses & groups $1,400
Donors tied to registered lobbyists
| Donor | Registry connection | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Anaheim Police Association PAC | Client of P.M. Consulting, May 2019 to Nov 2025 | $2,500 |
| Anaheim/Orange Co. Hotel & Lodging Assoc. PAC | Client of Presidio Public Affairs since Apr 2023 | $2,500 |
Outside money supporting
- Anaheim Residents, Small Businesses, and Public Safety Leaders (2024)$446,674
Three 2024 committees (one per candidate) raised about $1.66M combined. Largest funder: Disney Worldwide Services ($948,000 across the three), followed by Wincome USA, Marriott International, Michael Hayde, Stovall's/William O'Connell hotels and CREPAC.
- Firefighters for Anaheim (Anaheim Firefighters Association)$14,896
Funded by small recurring contributions from Anaheim firefighters.
- Anaheim/OC Hotel & Lodging Association PAC$10,254
2023–24 funders include Disney Worldwide Services ($94,000), Wincome USA ($54,612), Prospera Hotels ($49,610), Michael Hayde, CREPAC, SOAR PAC and Marriott ($49,000 each).
- Anaheim Police Association IE committee$9,135
Funded by the Anaheim Police Officers PAC / APA PAC and officer contributions (2021–22: $199,550, incl. $140,550 from Anaheim Police Officers PAC).
Outside money opposing
No outside spending against this candidate was reported.
Published endorsements
No published list found. Officials can send theirs to the Chamber for this page.
District 2 · Mayor Pro TemCarlos A. LeonElected 2022; re-elected unopposed 2026$148,808 raised since 2021$130,497 outside money supporting
2022 District 2
Won; opponent Gloria Ma'ae. Certified.
Where the campaign’s money came from
$59,144 in itemized gifts from 139 donors; 19% from Anaheim addresses.
- Individuals $40,444
- Other businesses & groups $10,750
- Labor unions $7,450
- Real estate, housing & development $500
Donors tied to registered lobbyists
None found in this race.
Outside money supporting
- Helping Working Families Get Ahead (labor coalition)$112,489
Funded by UNITE HERE TIP State & Local Fund ($100,000) and UFCW Active Ballot Club ($125,000).
Outside money opposing
- Reform Local Government PAC$21,975
Funded by MHET PAC ($43,000), Apartment Assn of OC PAC ($15,000), FJS Inc, Good Hope International and CREPAC ($10,000 each).
Outside money in this race for other candidates
- SOAR PAC (resort-area employers) supporting Gloria Ma'ae: $302,287
- Reform Local Government PAC supporting Gloria Ma'ae: $55,949
- Anaheim Police Association IE committee supporting Gloria Ma'ae: $53,024
- Firefighters for Anaheim (Anaheim Firefighters Association) supporting Gloria Ma'ae: $19,120
Published endorsements
No published list found. Officials can send theirs to the Chamber for this page.
2026 District 2
Unopposed (11,201 votes, unofficial).
Where the campaign’s money came from
$83,623 in itemized gifts from 111 donors; 28% from Anaheim addresses.
- Labor unions $33,050
- Individuals $27,623
- Other businesses & groups $15,550
- Police & fire unions $5,900
- Business & taxpayer groups $1,000
- Hotels, resort & tourism $500
Donors tied to registered lobbyists
| Donor | Registry connection | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Anaheim Police Association PAC | Client of P.M. Consulting, May 2019 to Nov 2025 | $2,700 |
| Anaheim Police Management Association PAC | Client of P.M. Consulting since Nov 2025 | $500 |
Outside money supporting
- Neighbors for a Strong Anaheim (2026)$12,760
Funded by "Anaheim Residents, Small Businesses, and Public Safety Leaders," the renamed 2024 committee, using leftover 2024 money ($114,809 transferred from the 2024 Balius and Maahs committees). Disney was the largest 2024 funder.
- Firefighters for Anaheim (Anaheim Firefighters Association)$5,248
Funded by small recurring contributions from Anaheim firefighters.
Outside money opposing
No outside spending against this candidate was reported.
Published endorsements
No published list found. Officials can send theirs to the Chamber for this page.
District 3Natalie RubalcavaElected 2022; kept seat in June 2024 recall; re-elected 2026 (unofficial)$298,693 raised since 2021$632,824 outside money supporting
2022 District 3
Won with 57.8% (5,437) over Al Jabbar 42.2%. Certified.
Where the campaign’s money came from
$168,460 in itemized gifts from 231 donors; 27% from Anaheim addresses.
- Individuals $57,210
- Labor unions $43,900
- Other businesses & groups $31,750
- Real estate, housing & development $16,000
- Hotels, resort & tourism $12,000
- Police & fire unions $4,400
- Business & taxpayer groups $3,200
Donors tied to registered lobbyists
| Donor | Registry connection | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Anaheim Police Association PAC | Client of P.M. Consulting, May 2019 to Nov 2025 | $2,200 |
| Anaheim/Orange County Hotel and Lodging Assoc PAC | Client of Presidio Public Affairs since Apr 2023 | $2,200 |
| California Apartment Association PAC | Has its own registered lobbyist since Feb 2024 | $2,200 |
| Disney Worldwide | Own registered lobbyists since Jan 2024; client of Spectrum Development Group | $2,200 |
| Todd Priest | Registered lobbyist since Jul 2019 (Todd Priest and Associates) | $1,000 |
| Daniel Fierro | Registered lobbyist since Apr 2023 (Presidio Public Affairs) | $1,000 |
| Peter Whittingham | Registered lobbyist since Mar 2018 (Whittingham Public Affairs Advisors) | $500 |
| Sempra Energy | Parent company of SoCalGas, which has its own registered lobbyist since Jul 2024 | $500 |
| Roger Faubel | Registered lobbyist since Jul 2017 (Faubel Public Affairs) | $250 |
| Alex Burrola | Registered lobbyist since Apr 2023 (Presidio until Apr 2026, now Amplified Public Affairs) | $100 |
Outside money supporting
- SOAR PAC (resort-area employers)$379,819
2021–22 receipts: $1.31M, of which $1.3M from Disney Worldwide Services (The Disneyland Resort).
- Anaheim Police Association IE committee$53,024
Funded by the Anaheim Police Officers PAC / APA PAC and officer contributions (2021–22: $199,550, incl. $140,550 from Anaheim Police Officers PAC).
- Firefighters for Anaheim (Anaheim Firefighters Association)$31,110
Funded by small recurring contributions from Anaheim firefighters.
- MHET PAC (manufactured housing owners)$400
Outside money opposing
No outside spending against this candidate was reported.
Outside money in this race for other candidates
- Anaheim Resort Workers for an Honest City Council (labor) supporting Al Jabbar: $61,164
- Orange County PAC (FEC ID#C00754192) Sponsored by OC Action supporting Al Jabbar: $3,500
Published endorsements
No published list found. Officials can send theirs to the Chamber for this page.
2026 District 3
Leading with 61.0% (8,270) over Elia Renteria-Garcia 39.0%. Unofficial. Raising window includes the June 2024 recall, which failed 53.9% to 46.1%.
Where the campaign’s money came from
$123,103 in itemized gifts from 127 donors; 27% from Anaheim addresses.
- Individuals $39,103
- Labor unions $36,300
- Real estate, housing & development $14,600
- Police & fire unions $13,200
- Other businesses & groups $10,450
- Business & taxpayer groups $5,500
- Hotels, resort & tourism $3,950
Donors tied to registered lobbyists
| Donor | Registry connection | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California Apartment Association PAC | Has its own registered lobbyist since Feb 2024 | $2,700 |
| Anaheim/OC Hotel & Lodging Assoc | Client of Presidio Public Affairs since Apr 2023 | $2,700 |
| Anaheim Police Association | Client of P.M. Consulting, May 2019 to Nov 2025 | $2,600 |
| Anaheim Police management Association PAC | Client of P.M. Consulting since Nov 2025 | $2,500 |
| Todd Priest | Registered lobbyist since Jul 2019 (Todd Priest and Associates) | $1,000 |
| Faubel Public Affairs | Registered lobbying firm (Roger Faubel) | $500 |
| Todd Priest and Associates, Inc. | Registered lobbying firm | $500 |
| Alex Burrola | Registered lobbyist since Apr 2023 (Presidio until Apr 2026, now Amplified Public Affairs) | $100 |
Outside money supporting
- Anaheim Residents, Taxpayers… Supporting Rubalcava (sponsored by Anaheim Police Association)$149,613
2025–26 funders: Anaheim Police Officers Assn IE committee ($89,500), MHET PAC ($10,000), FJS Inc and Anaheim Plaza Hotel ($9,000 each), plus several Anaheim hotels and CREPAC.
- Firefighters for Anaheim (Anaheim Firefighters Association)$18,858
Funded by small recurring contributions from Anaheim firefighters.
Outside money opposing
- UNITE HERE Local 11 PAC$3,750
Hotel and food service workers' union PAC. Paper-filed report 102626D (Oct 25, 2026): field canvassing, described as a $5,000 estimate with $3,750 reported.
Outside money in this race for other candidates
- UNITE HERE Local 11 PAC (paper-filed report 102626E, field canvassing Oct 25) supporting Elia Renteria-Garcia: $3,750
Published endorsements
Anaheim Municipal Employees Association; Sprinkler Fitters UA Local 709; Teamsters Joint Council 42; Western States Regional Council of Carpenters. Source: Ballotpedia
June 4, 2024 recall election (recall failed, 53.9% No)
- Concerned Citizens in Support of the Recall, sponsored by UNITE HERE Local 11: raised $571,110 and spent $757,192 (Jul 2023 to Dec 2024). Funded by UNITE HERE Local 11 PAC ($470,000) and UNITE HERE TIP ($100,000).
- Anaheim Neighbors / First Responders Opposed to the Misleading Recall: raised and spent $339,199. Top funders: Anaheim Police Association IE committee ($74,500), Southern California District Council of Laborers PAC ($55,000), Laborers Locals 1309 and 652 ($55,000), Firefighters for Anaheim ($15,000).
- Working Families Against the Recall: raised $159,249, spent $160,056. Top funders: LA County Building & Construction Trades Council PAC ($50,000), Laborers PACs ($55,000), State Building Trades PAC ($20,000).
- The Anaheim/OC Hotel & Lodging Association PAC also campaigned against the recall; its 2023 to 2024 funders are listed under its entry in Outside spending.
District 4Norma Campos KurtzAppointed Feb 2023; elected 2024$73,010 raised since 2021$491,042 outside money supporting
2024 District 4
Won with 71.5% (9,255) over Francisco Rosas 28.5%.
Where the campaign’s money came from
$72,683 in itemized gifts from 107 donors; 26% from Anaheim addresses.
- Labor unions $21,546
- Individuals $15,441
- Real estate, housing & development $8,700
- Other businesses & groups $8,598
- Police & fire unions $7,500
- Hotels, resort & tourism $5,498
- Business & taxpayer groups $5,400
Donors tied to registered lobbyists
| Donor | Registry connection | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Anaheim Police Association PAC | Client of P.M. Consulting, May 2019 to Nov 2025 | $2,500 |
| Anaheim/ Orange Co. Hotel & Lodging Association PAC | Client of Presidio Public Affairs since Apr 2023 | $2,500 |
| California Apartment Association PAC | Has its own registered lobbyist since Feb 2024 | $2,500 |
| Roger Faubel | Registered lobbyist since Jul 2017 (Faubel Public Affairs) | $500 |
| Todd Priest | Registered lobbyist since Jul 2019 (Todd Priest and Associates) | $498 |
| Daniel Fierro | Registered lobbyist since Apr 2023 (Presidio Public Affairs) | $498 |
| Peter Whittingham | Registered lobbyist since Mar 2018 (Whittingham Public Affairs Advisors) | $250 |
| Smith Public Affairs | Registered lobbying firm (Craig Reinhardt, 2017 to 2023 and since Aug 2025) | $250 |
| American Promotional Events West dba TNT Fireworks | Client of George Urch & Associates since Feb 2023 | $249 |
| Wincome USA and affiliated entities | Client of Todd Priest and Associates since Jul 2022 | $249 |
| Alex Burrola | Registered lobbyist since Apr 2023 (Presidio until Apr 2026, now Amplified Public Affairs) | $100 |
| George T. Urch | Registered lobbyist since Sep 2017 (George Urch & Associates) | $100 |
Outside money supporting
- Anaheim Residents, Small Businesses, and Public Safety Leaders (2024)$468,584
Three 2024 committees (one per candidate) raised about $1.66M combined. Largest funder: Disney Worldwide Services ($948,000 across the three), followed by Wincome USA, Marriott International, Michael Hayde, Stovall's/William O'Connell hotels and CREPAC.
- Firefighters for Anaheim (Anaheim Firefighters Association)$13,925
Funded by small recurring contributions from Anaheim firefighters.
- Anaheim Police Association IE committee$8,533
Funded by the Anaheim Police Officers PAC / APA PAC and officer contributions (2021–22: $199,550, incl. $140,550 from Anaheim Police Officers PAC).
Outside money opposing
No outside spending against this candidate was reported.
Published endorsements
No published list found. Officials can send theirs to the Chamber for this page.
District 5Kristen MaahsElected 2024$90,727 raised since 2021$556,899 outside money supporting
2024 District 5
Won with 43.1% (7,070) over Andrew Sarega 32.0% and Cristal Ruiz 25.0%.
Where the campaign’s money came from
$88,016 in itemized gifts from 145 donors; 38% from Anaheim addresses.
- Individuals $39,795
- Labor unions $19,998
- Other businesses & groups $13,849
- Police & fire unions $5,000
- Business & taxpayer groups $3,500
- Hotels, resort & tourism $3,499
- Real estate, housing & development $2,375
Donors tied to registered lobbyists
| Donor | Registry connection | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Anaheim Police Officers Association PAC | Client of P.M. Consulting, May 2019 to Nov 2025 | $2,500 |
| Anaheim/Orange Co. Hotel & Lodging Association PAC | Client of Presidio Public Affairs since Apr 2023 | $2,500 |
| Peter Whittingham | Registered lobbyist since Mar 2018 (Whittingham Public Affairs Advisors) | $250 |
| Alex Burrola | Registered lobbyist since Apr 2023 (Presidio until Apr 2026, now Amplified Public Affairs) | $200 |
Outside money supporting
- Anaheim Residents, Small Businesses, and Public Safety Leaders (2024)$469,275
Three 2024 committees (one per candidate) raised about $1.66M combined. Largest funder: Disney Worldwide Services ($948,000 across the three), followed by Wincome USA, Marriott International, Michael Hayde, Stovall's/William O'Connell hotels and CREPAC.
- Firefighters for Anaheim (Anaheim Firefighters Association)$45,707
Funded by small recurring contributions from Anaheim firefighters.
- Anaheim/OC Hotel & Lodging Association PAC$41,917
2023–24 funders include Disney Worldwide Services ($94,000), Wincome USA ($54,612), Prospera Hotels ($49,610), Michael Hayde, CREPAC, SOAR PAC and Marriott ($49,000 each).
Outside money opposing
- Lincoln Club of Orange County 1962 PAC$7,920
Countywide PAC. Largest 2021–26 funders include CA Real Estate PAC (CREPAC), Associated Builders & Contractors PAC, Community Action Network, and the Anaheim Police Officers Assn PAC ($21,000, 2023–26).
Outside money in this race for other candidates
- Anaheim Police Association IE committee supporting Andrew Sarega: $240,070
- Lincoln Club of Orange County 1962 PAC supporting Andrew Sarega: $9,686
Published endorsements
No published list found. Officials can send theirs to the Chamber for this page.
District 6Natalie MeeksElected 2022; re-elected unopposed 2026$127,195 raised since 2021$654,674 outside money supporting
2022 District 6
Won with 70.7% (14,241) over Hari Lal 29.3%. Certified.
Where the campaign’s money came from
$79,171 in itemized gifts from 114 donors; 34% from Anaheim addresses.
- Individuals $40,322
- Other businesses & groups $13,099
- Real estate, housing & development $11,450
- Hotels, resort & tourism $6,400
- Business & taxpayer groups $3,700
- Police & fire unions $2,200
- Labor unions $2,000
Donors tied to registered lobbyists
| Donor | Registry connection | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Anaheim Police Association PAC | Client of P.M. Consulting, May 2019 to Nov 2025 | $2,200 |
| Anaheim/Orange County Hotel and Lodging Assoc. PAC (AOCHLA PAC) | Client of Presidio Public Affairs since Apr 2023 | $2,200 |
| California Apartment Assn PAC | Has its own registered lobbyist since Feb 2024 | $2,200 |
| Curt Pringle | Registered lobbyist since Jun 2018 (Curt Pringle & Associates) | $1,922 |
| Todd Priest | Registered lobbyist since Jul 2019 (Todd Priest and Associates) | $500 |
| Shea Properties Management Co, Inc | Client of Curt Pringle & Associates, Apr 2023 to Jun 2026 | $250 |
| Sempra Energy, Inc | Parent company of SoCalGas, which has its own registered lobbyist since Jul 2024 | $250 |
Outside money supporting
- SOAR PAC (resort-area employers)$546,937
2021–22 receipts: $1.31M, of which $1.3M from Disney Worldwide Services (The Disneyland Resort).
- Anaheim Police Association IE committee$61,396
Funded by the Anaheim Police Officers PAC / APA PAC and officer contributions (2021–22: $199,550, incl. $140,550 from Anaheim Police Officers PAC).
- OCTaxPAC (Orange County Taxpayers Association)$15,810
2021–22 funders: CREPAC ($25,000) and California Apartment Association PAC ($22,000).
Outside money opposing
No outside spending against this candidate was reported.
Outside money in this race for other candidates
- OCTaxPAC (Orange County Taxpayers Association) opposing Hari Shankar Lal: $5,668
Published endorsements
No published list found. Officials can send theirs to the Chamber for this page.
2026 District 6
Unopposed (17,760 votes, unofficial).
Where the campaign’s money came from
$42,800 in itemized gifts from 81 donors; 31% from Anaheim addresses.
- Individuals $17,300
- Labor unions $8,400
- Real estate, housing & development $6,400
- Police & fire unions $5,800
- Other businesses & groups $1,900
- Hotels, resort & tourism $1,500
- Business & taxpayer groups $1,500
Donors tied to registered lobbyists
| Donor | Registry connection | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California Apartment Assn PAC | Has its own registered lobbyist since Feb 2024 | $2,700 |
| Anaheim Police Association PAC | Client of P.M. Consulting, May 2019 to Nov 2025 | $2,600 |
| Wincome USA and Affiliated Entities | Client of Todd Priest and Associates since Jul 2022 | $500 |
| Todd Priest and Associates, Inc. | Registered lobbying firm | $500 |
Outside money supporting
- Neighbors for a Strong Anaheim (2026)$25,001
Funded by "Anaheim Residents, Small Businesses, and Public Safety Leaders," the renamed 2024 committee, using leftover 2024 money ($114,809 transferred from the 2024 Balius and Maahs committees). Disney was the largest 2024 funder.
- Firefighters for Anaheim (Anaheim Firefighters Association)$5,530
Funded by small recurring contributions from Anaheim firefighters.
Outside money opposing
No outside spending against this candidate was reported.
Published endorsements
Western States Regional Council of Carpenters; Lincoln Club of Orange County; Reform California. Source: Ballotpedia
Who spent on Anaheim races
Independent expenditures in Anaheim mayor and council races: about $2.40 million in 2022, $1.80 million in 2024 plus $1.26 million in the recall, and about $420,000 so far in 2026.
| Cycle | Committee | For or against | Total | Main funders |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | SOAR PAC (resort-area employers) | For Meeks $546,937; Rubalcava $379,819; Gloria Ma’ae (D2) $302,287 | $1,229,043 | Disney Worldwide Services gave $1.3M of the PAC’s $1.31M in 2021 to 2022 receipts. |
| 2022 | Lincoln Club of Orange County 1962 PAC | Against Aitken $223,778; for Lorri Galloway $99,208; for Trevor O’Neil $10,000 | $332,986 | Countywide PAC; largest funders include CA Real Estate PAC and Associated Builders & Contractors PAC. |
| 2022 | Helping Working Families Get Ahead (labor coalition) | For Aitken $177,224; Leon $112,489 | $289,713 | UFCW Active Ballot Club ($125,000) and UNITE HERE TIP ($100,000). |
| 2022 | Anaheim Police Association IE committee | For Aitken $92,556; Meeks $61,396; Rubalcava $53,024; Ma’ae $53,024 | $260,000 | Anaheim Police Officers PAC ($140,550) and APA PAC ($49,000). |
| 2022 | Firefighters for Anaheim | For Aitken $72,202; Rubalcava $31,110; Ma’ae $19,120 | $122,431 | Recurring contributions from Anaheim firefighters. |
| 2022 | Reform Local Government PAC | For Ma’ae $55,949; against Leon $21,975 | $77,924 | MHET PAC ($43,000), Apartment Assn of OC PAC ($15,000), FJS Inc, Good Hope International and CREPAC ($10,000 each). |
| 2022 | Anaheim Resort Workers for an Honest City Council (labor) | For Al Jabbar (D3) $61,164 | $61,164 | UNITE HERE TIP ($50,000), UFCW ($25,000), Anaheim Municipal Employees Assn ($10,000). |
| 2022 | OCTaxPAC (OC Taxpayers Association) | For Meeks $15,810; against Hari Lal $5,668 | $21,477 | CREPAC ($25,000) and California Apartment Association PAC ($22,000). |
| 2024 | Anaheim Residents, Small Businesses, and Public Safety Leaders (three committees) | For Maahs $469,275; Campos Kurtz $468,584; Balius $446,674 | $1,384,533 | Disney Worldwide Services ($948,000 across the three), Wincome USA, Marriott International, Michael Hayde, Stovall’s / William O’Connell hotels, CREPAC; Maahs’s committee also got $100,000 from A Better Orange County. |
| 2024 | Anaheim Police Association IE committee | For Andrew Sarega (D5) $240,070; Balius $9,135; Campos Kurtz $8,533 | $257,738 | Anaheim Police Association PAC and officer contributions. |
| 2024 | Firefighters for Anaheim | For Maahs $45,707; Balius $14,896; Campos Kurtz $13,925; plus $9,810 in the Rubalcava recall | $84,338 | Recurring contributions from Anaheim firefighters. |
| 2024 | Anaheim/OC Hotel & Lodging Association PAC | For Maahs $41,917; Balius $10,254; also opposed the recall | $52,171 | Disney ($94,000), Wincome USA ($54,612), Prospera Hotels ($49,610), Michael Hayde, CREPAC, SOAR PAC and Marriott ($49,000 each). |
| 2024 | Lincoln Club of Orange County 1962 PAC | For Sarega $9,686; against Maahs $7,920 | $17,606 | Countywide PAC. |
| 2024 | Rubalcava recall committees (June 2024) | For the recall: UNITE HERE committee, $757,192 spent. Against: two committees, $499,255 spent | $1,256,447 | See the Rubalcava profile for funders. |
| 2026 | Anaheim Residents, Taxpayers… Supporting Rubalcava (sponsored by Anaheim Police Association) | For Rubalcava $149,613 | $149,613 | Anaheim Police Officers Assn IE committee ($89,500), MHET PAC ($10,000), Anaheim hotels and CREPAC. |
| 2026 | Anaheim Police Association IE committee | Against Aitken $93,518 | $93,518 | Anaheim Police Association PAC and officer contributions. |
| 2026 | Neighbors for a Strong Anaheim (three committees) | For Aitken $60,428; Meeks $25,001; Leon $12,760 | $98,189 | Funded with leftover money from the 2024 resort-backed committees (Disney was their largest funder). |
| 2026 | Lincoln Club of Orange County 1962 PAC | Against Aitken $40,025; for Alfredo Rodriguez $1,500 | $41,525 | Countywide PAC. |
| 2026 | Firefighters for Anaheim | For Rubalcava $18,858; Meeks $5,530; Leon $5,248 | $29,636 | Recurring contributions from Anaheim firefighters. |
| 2026 | UNITE HERE Local 11 PAC | Against Rubalcava $3,750; for Elia Renteria-Garcia (D3) $3,750. Field canvassing on Oct 25, reports 102626D and 102626E | $7,500 | Hotel and food service workers’ union PAC. Both reports were filed on paper, so they are not in the City’s e-file data. |
Who is paid to lobby City Hall, and for whom
Anyone paid to lobby Anaheim officials must register with the City Clerk and file quarterly reports. 29 people are registered as of Nov 14, 2026.
“Also lobbies the County for” comes from the County of Orange registry (Aug 7, 2026). “Gave to current council” is the lobbyist’s personal and firm contributions to the seven officials’ campaigns, 2021 to 2026, from City filings. Each lobbyist’s quarterly reports are on the City’s registry page.
| Lobbyist and firm | Current Anaheim clients | Former Anaheim clients | Also lobbies the County for | Gave to current council |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Todd Priest Todd Priest and Associates | ParkTerra; Wincome Hospitality | Guthrie Development; Anaheim Rental Alliance; Anaheim Transportation Network; 710 E. Katella LLC | ACE Parking | $5,246 |
| Melinda Andrade Todd Priest and Associates | SALT Development; ParkTerra | Guthrie Development; Anaheim Rental Alliance; Anaheim Transportation Network | — | — |
| Curt Pringle Curt Pringle & Associates | AMFP V Anaheim (Abacus); Outfront Media; Accenture | Willdan; O&I Development; Shea Properties; Verizon; Glydways; Westgate Resorts; KB Home; Waterford Property; Alliance Realty; Stonegate; Taconic Capital; Jamboree Housing; Anaheim Transportation Network | Accenture; SHI International | $1,922 |
| Katie Cawelti Curt Pringle & Associates | College Achieve Public Schools; West Coast University / American Career College; Outfront Media; Retirement Housing Foundation | Verizon; Shea Properties; Glydways; Public Storage; KB Home; Stonegate; Alliance Realty | Accenture; Outfront Media; Polco; Ripple Fiber | — |
| Zeshaan Younus Curt Pringle & Associates | AMFP V Anaheim (Abacus) | Willdan; O&I Development; Shea Properties; Glydways; Alliance Realty; Anaheim Transportation Network; Micrometals | — | — |
| Daniel Fierro Presidio Public Affairs | Anaheim/OC Hotel & Lodging Association; Science Applications International Corp.; Serve Robotics | — | Science Applications International Corp. | $4,198 |
| Alex Burrola Amplified Public Affairs (Presidio until Apr 2026) | Johnson Controls | Anaheim/OC Hotel & Lodging Association and SAIC (through Presidio) | Science Applications International Corp. | $849 |
| James Campbell The Diamond Group | Orange County Cemetery District; Lamar Central Outdoor | — | Aliso Ridge Behavioral Health; C&C Development; Griffin Swinerton; Lamar Outdoor; Mind OC; Newport Golf Course; OC Cemetery District; others | — |
| Roger Faubel Faubel Public Affairs | Lamar Central Outdoor; Enterprise Mobility | Mind OC (Be Well OC); The Clubhouse at Anaheim Hills | Care Ambulance/Falck; Dana Point Harbor Partners; Enterprise Rent-A-Car; Lamar Central Outdoor; Waste Management; Waterford Property; others | $1,500 |
| Peter Mitchell P.M. Consulting | California Grocers Association; Anaheim Police Management Association; Performa Labs | Anaheim Police Association; Salt, Inc.; Shell Gas Station | — | — |
| George Urch George Urch & Associates | Anaheim Ducks / Honda Center / Anaheim Arena Management; Discovery Science Center OC; TNT Fireworks; Renaissance Partners | McKenna Motors | Anaheim Hockey Club / Honda Center / ocVIBE; CLEAR; Discovery Science Center | $100 |
| Craig Reinhardt Smith Public Affairs | LAZ Parking; California Yellow Cab | MV Transportation; Cofiroute USA; Care Ambulance | CABCO Yellow; Care Ambulance/Falck; McDonald’s; Scan Health Plan; Trammell Crow; others | $500 |
| Chad Wanke Orbis Public Affairs | Third Encore Studios; Veregy; North Palisade Partners; Meta Housing | Shryne Group | Registered; see County list | — |
| Peter Whittingham Whittingham Public Affairs Advisors | SALT Development; HdL Companies; Legrand DPC; Sailpoint; Computer Aid; Workday; Waterford Property | CBAS Healthcare; Englander Knabe & Allen; Crown Castle; CA Hospitals Committee on Issues; Michael Baker International; Iwatani; Cisco; others | Registered; see County list | $1,373 |
| David See See’s Development Advisors | Hyper Solutions; Manchester Lincoln LLC | Greenlaw Partners | — | — |
| Tom Daly Clear Advocacy So Cal | Smart City Networks | Salt Development | — | — |
| Alex Cherin; Kellie Hawkins Englander, Knabe & Allen | US Beverage Packers | — | — | — |
| Joseph Haupt Spectrum Development Group | Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S. | — | — | — |
| Karalee Darnell; Larry Labrado; Michael McKown The Walt Disney Company (in-house) | Own company | — | Disneyland Resort (Darnell) | — |
| Matthew Hicks Anaheim Real Estate Partners / OC Vibe (in-house) | Own company | — | — | — |
| Alicia Berhow Charter Communications (in-house) | Own company | — | — | — |
| Clarissa Serpas Southern California Gas Co. (in-house) | Own company | — | Southern California Gas Co. | — |
| Victor Cao California Apartment Association (in-house) | Own association | — | — | — |
| Kanyon Iwami Target Corporation (in-house) | Own company | — | — | — |
| Danielle Lam Uber Technologies (in-house) | Own company | — | — | — |
| Vic Nol LA28 Olympic & Paralympic organizing committee (in-house) | Own organization | — | — | — |
What public safety pay looks like, compared
2025 pay for full-time employees in Anaheim, Santa Ana and Irvine. Santa Ana and Irvine contract with the Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA), so Anaheim Fire is compared with OCFA.
Anaheim police and fire average $277,000 to $287,000 in pay and benefits, about 1.9 times the City’s other full-time staff ($147,094).
Median overtime for an Anaheim police officer, versus $24,115 in Santa Ana and $20,695 in Irvine.
Anaheim police (51) and fire (35) employees with more than $300,000 in total pay, before benefits. Irvine police: 27. Santa Ana police: 13.
Average pay plus benefits, full-time employees
| Group | Employer | Full-time employees | Median total pay | Avg. base pay | Avg. overtime | Avg. total pay | Avg. pay + benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Police | Anaheim | 390 | $220,949 | $150,764 | $61,964 | $222,301 | $277,475 |
| Police | Santa Ana | 346 | $188,574 | $126,752 | $27,925 | $192,361 | $254,384 |
| Police | Irvine | 227 | $212,768 | $139,681 | $26,483 | $216,608 | $277,804 |
| Fire | Anaheim | 227 | $230,774 | $150,401 | $76,295 | $233,998 | $286,645 |
| Fire | OCFA (serves Santa Ana and Irvine) | 1,139 | $210,405 | $107,707 | $70,129 | $210,506 | $277,864 |
| All other staff | Anaheim | 1,402 | $106,665 | $104,783 | $12,916 | $120,775 | $147,094 |
| All other staff | Santa Ana | 871 | $102,523 | $95,830 | $7,255 | $109,950 | $141,873 |
| All other staff | Irvine | 801 | $120,206 | $113,605 | $2,662 | $129,962 | $163,819 |
Same job, different city
| Rank | Employer | Employees | Median total pay | Median overtime |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Police officer | Anaheim | 304 | $206,698 | $54,133 |
| Police officer | Santa Ana | 277 | $177,342 | $24,115 |
| Police officer | Irvine | 177 | $200,047 | $20,695 |
| Police sergeant | Anaheim | 60 | $262,560 | $65,302 |
| Police sergeant | Santa Ana | 48 | $239,232 | $20,742 |
| Police sergeant | Irvine | 33 | $289,334 | $30,280 |
| Firefighter | Anaheim | 102 | $198,331 | $56,797 |
| Firefighter | OCFA | 538 | $177,271 | $49,743 |
| Fire engineer | Anaheim | 50 | $240,201 | $69,472 |
| Fire engineer | OCFA | 253 | $213,564 | $68,312 |
| Fire captain | Anaheim | 61 | $273,825 | $87,816 |
| Fire captain | OCFA | 283 | $260,715 | $90,760 |
Total pay is base plus overtime plus other pay, before benefits. Source: Transparent California, 2025.
How each city spends on City services
Audited spending for fiscal 2024-25 on core City services, per resident. Utilities and other operations that pay for themselves through rates and fees, such as Anaheim Public Utilities, are left out so the cities compare fairly.
Anaheim’s police and fire cost per resident. Santa Ana: $787. Irvine: $421 for police, with fire paid separately through property tax to the Orange County Fire Authority.
Anaheim’s public works spending per resident, versus $239 in Santa Ana and $641 in Irvine.
Anaheim’s economic development spending per resident, 1% of City services. Santa Ana and Irvine don’t report it separately.
Spending per resident, fiscal 2024-25
Police
Fire
Public works
Parks, recreation, libraries
Housing & community development
Economic development
General government & administration
| Service | Anaheim | Santa Ana | Irvine |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Irvine reports “public safety,” which is mostly police. | $234.0M $685 per resident | $187.1M $603 per resident | $134.2M $421 per resident |
| Fire Santa Ana: OCFA contract plus ambulance. Irvine: paid to OCFA from property tax, outside the City’s books. | $124.2M $364 per resident | $57.2M $184 per resident | — |
| Public works Irvine: Public Works & Sustainability. | $76.9M $225 per resident | $74.1M $239 per resident | $204.3M $641 per resident |
| Parks, recreation, libraries Santa Ana: recreation, library and museum combined. | $57.3M $168 per resident | $34.0M $110 per resident | $63.5M $199 per resident |
| Housing & community development Anaheim and Santa Ana run housing authorities whose federal rent vouchers are counted here. Irvine figure also covers planning, building and economic development. | $173.8M $509 per resident | $98.2M $317 per resident | $32.4M $102 per resident |
| Planning & building Irvine: inside community development. | $32.8M $96 per resident | $20.0M $64 per resident | — |
| Economic development Only Anaheim reports it separately; the others fold it into community development. | $8.8M $26 per resident | — | — |
| Convention, sports & entertainment Tax-supported share only; venue operations are counted with the utilities below. | $28.8M $84 per resident | — | — |
| General government & administration Santa Ana: general government, HR, finance and IT combined. | $22.7M $66 per resident | $73.2M $236 per resident | $78.7M $247 per resident |
| Interest on debt | $30.3M $89 per resident | $12.5M $40 per resident | $15.9M $50 per resident |
| Other Anaheim: utilities’ tax-supported share. Irvine: infrastructure depreciation it reports separately. | $2.1M $6 per resident | — | $61.3M $192 per resident |
| Total, City services | $791.8M $2,317 per resident | $556.3M $1,793 per resident | $590.1M $1,852 per resident |
| Left out: utilities and other self-funded operations | $691.4M | $119.0M | None |
Gross cost of governmental activities, before the fees and grants that offset some services. Each city groups services differently; the Chamber matched them to common categories, and the notes show where they differ. Cities also differ in how much administrative cost they charge out to departments, which affects the general government line. Population: Anaheim 341,773 and Irvine 318,629 (2025), Santa Ana 310,227 (2020 Census), as stated in each city’s report. Sources: each city’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the year ended June 30, 2025. The adopted fiscal 2026-27 General Fund budgets, by department, will be added here.
What each council approved for this year
The General Fund is the money each council controls directly, and it leaves out utilities and other operations that pay for themselves. These are the fiscal 2026-27 budgets as adopted, by department, per resident.
Anaheim’s budgeted police and fire spending per resident, versus $737 in Santa Ana and $413 in Irvine (police only; Irvine’s fire is paid outside its budget).
Anaheim General Fund money going to Anaheim Resort bond payments this year. The City expects to retire those bonds in spring 2027.
Anaheim’s gap between General Fund revenue and spending this year, covered with one-time money. Santa Ana: −$7.7M. Irvine: balanced.
Budgeted spending per resident, fiscal 2026-27
Police
Fire
Public works
Parks, recreation & libraries
Planning & building
Housing, community & economic development
Administration
| Department | Anaheim | Santa Ana | Irvine |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Irvine: Public Safety department. | $224.3M $656 per resident | $165.9M $535 per resident | $131.5M $413 per resident |
| Fire Santa Ana: Fire & Emergency Medical Services (OCFA contract and ambulance). Irvine: paid to OCFA from property tax, outside the City budget. | $143.3M $419 per resident | $62.6M $202 per resident | — |
| Public works Irvine: Public Works & Transportation. | $40.9M $120 per resident | $58.5M $188 per resident | $63.2M $198 per resident |
| Parks, recreation & libraries Anaheim: Community Services. Santa Ana: Parks, Recreation & Community Services plus Library. | $58.9M $172 per resident | $21.8M $70 per resident | $44.9M $141 per resident |
| Planning & building Irvine: inside Community Development. | $38.1M $111 per resident | $17.7M $57 per resident | — |
| Housing, community & economic development Anaheim’s Economic Development Department is funded outside the General Fund ($41.7M in all funds, mostly former redevelopment obligations). Santa Ana’s figure includes $1.76M for economic development. Irvine’s includes planning and building. | $14.8M $43 per resident | $3.7M $12 per resident | $16.1M $51 per resident |
| Administration Council, city manager, clerk, attorney, finance, human resources and similar offices. | $51.0M $149 per resident | $31.3M $101 per resident | $38.0M $119 per resident |
| Pension paydown Santa Ana budgets an extra pension payment as its own line. Anaheim’s pension costs ($99.2M) are inside department budgets. | — | $49.0M $158 per resident | — |
| Other Non-departmental items; Anaheim: Public Utilities’ General Fund share; Santa Ana: includes museum maintenance. | $2.3M $7 per resident | $5.2M $17 per resident | $6.1M $19 per resident |
| Department budgets | $573.7M $1,679 per resident | $415.7M $1,340 per resident | $299.8M $941 per resident |
| Transfers to other funds Anaheim: $88.0M for Anaheim Resort bond payments and $13.8M for the Convention Center. Santa Ana: capital project transfers. | $116.1M $340 per resident | $19.3M $62 per resident | $12.1M $38 per resident |
| Total General Fund | $689.9M $2,018 per resident | $435.0M $1,402 per resident | $311.8M $979 per resident |
| Revenue minus spending Anaheim covers its gap with the last $31.4M from the Hilton parking structure sale and about $13M from reserves. Santa Ana uses $7.7M of savings for one-time costs. | −$44.8M | −$7.7M | +$0.2M |
Sources: City of Anaheim FY 2026/27 Adopted Budget (adopted June 23, 2026), General Fund Expenditures by Function and General Fund Transfers; City of Santa Ana FY 2026-27 Adopted Budget (Ordinance NS-3096, adopted June 16, 2026), General Fund expenditure by department; City of Irvine FY 2025-27 Adopted Budget, General Fund Expenditures, fiscal 2026-27 column (Irvine’s June 2026 mid-cycle changes not included). Anaheim’s all-funds budget is $2.79 billion, of which $783.7 million is Public Utilities. Population as in the spending section above.
What owners pay, and what the City keeps
Every California property pays a 1% base tax, plus any bonds voters approved for that area. The County splits the 1% among schools, the County, special districts and the city.
FY 2025-26 rate for much of central Anaheim (tax rate area 01-001): the 1% base plus 0.1363% for school, community college and water district bonds.
Santa Ana and Irvine typical rates: Pending
Source: OC Auditor-Controller, 2025-26 tax rates
What Anaheim owners actually pay as a share of home value (median bill $5,189 on a median home of $771,700). Santa Ana 0.59%, Irvine 0.82%, Orange County 0.66%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Irvine’s General Fund gets about 2.6 cents of each dollar of the 1% tax, about 9 cents counting other city allocations (City of Irvine FY 2023-25 budget).
Anaheim and Santa Ana: Pending
Method, sources and corrections
- Campaign money: the City of Anaheim’s e-filed Form 460, 496 and 497 data for 2021 to 2026, from the City’s campaign finance portal. We used the latest amendment of each report. “Raised” is monetary plus in-kind contributions from the Form 460 summary page; loans are shown separately. Late contributions (Form 497) are added only for days after the last Form 460.
- Outside money: independent expenditures reported on Form 460 Schedule D, plus Form 496 reports filed after the committee’s last Form 460. Reports filed on paper are not in the City’s e-file data; known gaps are marked Pending.
- Donor groups: assigned by the Chamber from donor names. All individuals are counted together regardless of employer.
- Lobbyist ties: donors whose names match the City’s lobbyist registry (as of Nov 14, 2026), including former clients, with registration dates shown. Individual matches were checked against the employer the donor listed.
- Pay: Transparent California 2025 data for the Cities of Anaheim, Santa Ana and Irvine and OCFA. Full-time means base pay of at least $35,000, excluding part-time, temporary and intern titles. Police counts officers through chief; fire counts firefighters through fire chief, excluding trainees, reserves and hand crews.
- Corrections: if something is wrong, email info@anaheimchamber.org with the filing that shows it. Officials can also send their endorsement lists.
Chamber disclosure
The Anaheim Chamber of Commerce no longer operates a political action committee and stays out of candidate races. When it had one, the Chamber PAC gave in Anaheim races, including $2,200 to Natalie Rubalcava in 2022 (later refunded) and $25,000 in 2023 to the committee opposing Measure A. Chamber President & CEO Dara Maleki has given personally to several officials on this page; those gifts are included in the totals above.