Running for City Ballot Measure in Chico means competing for a city ballot measure in front of every registered city voter — yes campaigns need turnout, no campaigns need contrast. Most Chico city measure campaigns since 2018 have landed in the $20K–$200K depending on opposition range and won on endorsement coalitions, impact-framed mail, and direct voter contact. Chico's political landscape was reshaped by the 2018 Camp Fire, which displaced thousands of Paradise residents into Chico. The influx strained housing, split the city's progressive-moderate balance, and made recovery and homelessness the dominant campaign issues. Filing paperwork goes through the city clerk — plan for the 88 days before the election to qualify for the ballot, an FPPC Form 410 the moment fundraising crosses $2,000, and a ballot designation that survives challenge under Elections Code §13107. Local Campaign Pros runs city measure campaigns for Chico candidates end-to-end — strategy, mail design and print, voter data, lawn signs, field, and FPPC compliance built on the Butte County voter file.
Last reviewed: 2026-07-02