Running for City Ballot Measure in East Palo Alto means competing for a city ballot measure in front of every registered city voter — yes campaigns need turnout, no campaigns need contrast. Most East Palo Alto 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. East Palo Alto's historically Black and Latino community faces intense gentrification pressure from adjacent Palo Alto and Menlo Park. Anti-displacement policy is the central campaign issue, and grassroots organizing remains the most effective campaign strategy. 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 East Palo Alto candidates end-to-end — strategy, mail design and print, voter data, lawn signs, field, and FPPC compliance built on the San Mateo County voter file.
Last reviewed: 2026-07-02