Campaign & Conflict of Interest Disclosures

To keep things open and transparent, California law requires many public officials and employees to share certain financial information. This helps make sure no one is making decisions that benefit their own finances.

In San Rafael, elected officials, designated staff, and planning commissioners are required to fill out a Form 700 – Statement of Economic Interests. This form:

• Lets the public see any financial interests that could create a conflict.
• Reminds officials to step back from decisions where there could be a personal financial benefit.

These forms are public records and are available to view online.

Who Files with the FPPC

The following positions file their Form 700s directly with the state’s Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC):

• Mayor: Kate Colin
• City Council: Maribeth Bushey, Eli Hill, Rachel Kertz, Maika Llorens Gulati
• Planning Commission Members: Samina Saude, Aldo Mercado, Jon Previtali, Jon Haveman, Jill Rodby, Stewart Summers, Jeff Kent, Vacant
• City Manager: Cristine Alilovich
• City Attorney: Robert Epstein
• Finance Director: Paul Navazio

Helpful Resources

• City’s Conflict of Interest Code (2024)
• Form 804 – List of Positions Required to File (2024-12)

The City Clerk’s Office is here to help with everything related to campaign filings. We make sure candidates and committees have the right forms and guides, file their required statements on time, and we share this information with the public. If someone forgets to file, we send them a reminder.

Candidates and committees are required to report who’s giving them money and how they’re spending it—that way, voters can stay informed. These reports follow rules set by the Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC), a non-partisan group that makes sure elections are fair and transparent. The FPPC oversees campaign finance, conflicts of interest, and ethics in government to promote public trust.