Frequently Asked Questions - Click on the Question for More Information

2016 Vallejo Elections

How much money have the candidates raised for the November 2016 election?

Who are the Major Donors to the 2016 Election Campaign Committees?

2013 City Council Election

Why did CFV only endorse Miessner, Meitzenheimer and Schivley?

Why is Jump Start Vallejo bad for the future of the city?

What has the current majority council done for Vallejo (that Jump Start so harshly criticizes)?

Vallejo City Financial Information

Why is fiscal responsibility still so important even now that we've exited bankruptcy?

If Vallejo's police department salaries and benefits were equal to Fairfield or Vacaville, would Vallejo have $12 to $14 million more for vital services like more cops on the street, fixing potholes or funding economic development?

How much money did Vallejo employees earn in 2012?

What is the average cost per employee?

Salaries and Benefits make up 81% of Vallejo's General Fund expenditures. What are the terms and conditions of these contracts and when will they be renegotiated?

Vallejo's Unfunded Pension Liability is $166 Million and the unfunded post retirement benefit (primarily retiree health care) is $23 million. What caused this problem and what can be done to fix it?

Election Financing

How are Vallejo Elections Financed?

How Much Money did the Candidates Raise for the November 2013 election?

How much money have PACs and major donors spent on the 2013 City Council election?