Bass video says a $5 gift turns into $35 with city cash.
The extra money comes straight from the city’s matching fund.
Max per donor is $257 for mayor races.
One candidate can get up to about $1.5 million in public money for the general.
The 6-to-1 rate has been in place since 2019.
BREAKING 🅱️ Karen Bass announces that the city of Los Angeles will match everyone who donates to her campaign 6-to-1.
Every $5 donated, the city will add $30.
How tf is that legal? pic.twitter.com/WPRgjv42WC
— American AF 🇺🇸 (@iAnonPatriot) August 19, 2026
Yes It’s Legal For L.A. Mayor To Finance Her Re-election Campaign With Taxpayer Dollars
https://www.dailywire.com/news/yes-its-legal-for-l-a-mayor-to-finance-her-re-election-campaign-with-taxpayer-dollars
Los Angeles City Ethics Commission
Matching Funds FAQ
https://ethics.lacity.gov/pdf/Publications/campaigns/Matching-Funds-FAQ.pdf