A newly filed California campaign disclosure report shows the campaign committee supporting Robert Deitz spent more than $5,000 during the opening months of the 2026 election cycle, with the majority of expenditures focused on campaign signs, flyers and event-related costs.
The filing, submitted under the committee name “Neighbors for Responsible Government – Robert Deitz Supervisor 2026,” covers activity from Jan. 1 through April 18 and was filed electronically April 22 through California’s Form 460 disclosure system. Form 460 is the primary financial disclosure document required for California campaign committees that raise or spend more than $2,000.
According to the filing, the campaign reported total expenditures of $5,025.24 while maintaining an ending cash balance of $8,087.88.
The largest expense reported was a $3,346.23 payment to El Dorado Press for campaign signs. The campaign also paid the same company $187.69 for flyers, bringing total printing and promotional expenditures to more than $3,500.
Additional expenditures included:
- $870.19 paid to Placerville Elks Lodge for venue rental tied to a fundraising event;
- Multiple purchases totaling $106.13 from Gold Country Ace Hardware for sign supplies and campaign materials.
The filing indicates the campaign’s early strategy has centered on physical visibility and grassroots infrastructure rather than large-scale media outreach. No expenditures were reported for television advertising, radio airtime, polling, campaign consultants or paid staff salaries.
Campaign finance disclosures are designed to provide transparency into who funds political campaigns and how campaign money is spent. California’s Fair Political Practices Commission requires committees to regularly disclose contributions, expenditures, loans and debts through Form 460 filings.
The report also showed the Deitz campaign received more than $10,000 in monetary contributions during the reporting period, supplemented by candidate loans and in-kind contributions.
One campaign supporter, Treasurer Jakki Lewis, provided an in-kind contribution of sign T-posts valued at $131.25, according to the filing.
“Form 460 is your campaign’s general ledger,” one California campaign finance guide explains, noting the disclosure forms are intended to show voters “who gave you money, how you spent that money, and how much cash you have left.”
The 2026 race for the El Dorado County Board of Supervisors District 4 seat is expected to draw increased attention as candidates begin fundraising and organizing ahead of the June primary election.
Campaign Finance Summary: “Neighbors for Responsible Government – Robert Deitz Supervisor 2026”
Robert Deitz filed a California Form 460 campaign disclosure statement covering the reporting period from Jan. 1, 2026, through April 18, 2026. The committee identification number is 1489963. Treasurer for the committee is Jakki Lewis of Placerville.
Financial Snapshot
- Total monetary contributions received: $10,273
- Loans received: $2,840.12
- Nonmonetary contributions: $131.25
- Total contributions and support received: $13,244.37
- Total expenditures/payments made: $5,025.24
- Ending cash balance: $8,087.88
- Outstanding debts/loans: $2,840.12
The campaign reported no accrued unpaid expenses and no cash equivalents.
Largest Contributors
The campaign drew support from a mix of business owners, retirees, and local residents, primarily from El Dorado County and the Sacramento region.
Top Contributions Reported
| Contributor | Location | Occupation/Business | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Larry Abel | Placerville | CEO, Abel Fire Systems | $3,000 |
| D.G. Granade, Inc. | Shingle Springs | Business Entity | $2,500 |
| Bacchi Valley Industries | Sacramento | Business Entity | $1,000 |
| Julie Abel | Diamond Springs | CFO, Self-employed | $750 |
| Michael Di Grazia | Sacramento | Real Estate, Equity Consulting | $750 total |
| Kelly Newby | Bakersfield | President, Newby Rubber Inc. | $500 |
Other donations ranged from $50 to $250 and came largely from retirees and local business figures in Placerville, Pilot Hill, El Dorado Hills, Cool, and surrounding communities.
Repeat Donors
Several contributors made multiple donations during the reporting period:
- Michael Di Grazia contributed twice for a cumulative $750.
- Phillip Gallagher of Pilot Hill made three separate contributions totaling $200.
- Jakki Lewis contributed both cash and nonmonetary support.
Candidate Loans
Candidate Robert Deitz loaned his own campaign a total of $2,840.12 through two separate loans in early March.
Loan Breakdown
| Date | Amount |
|---|---|
| March 3, 2026 | $500 |
| March 4, 2026 | $2,340.12 |
Both loans remained outstanding at the close of the reporting period.
Nonmonetary Contributions
Treasurer Jakki Lewis provided an in-kind contribution valued at $131.25 for campaign sign T-posts on April 9, 2026.
Overall Analysis
The filing shows the campaign entering the early phase of the 2026 District 4 supervisor race with moderate fundraising momentum and relatively limited expenditures so far. Most support appears to come from local business interests, retirees, and regional professional connections. The committee maintained more than $8,000 cash on hand by mid-April while relying partially on candidate self-financing through loans.
The report was electronically filed April 22, 2026, with the California Fair Political Practices Commission filing system.
Campaign Expenditures Summary
“Neighbors for Responsible Government – Robert Deitz Supervisor 2026”
The expenditure report for Robert Deitz shows a campaign focused heavily on early visibility, signage, and event operations during the reporting period from Jan. 1 through April 18, 2026.
Total Reported Expenditures
- Total payments made: $5,025.24
- Itemized expenditures listed in Schedule E: $4,510.24
- Remaining expenditures appear to consist of smaller unitemized payments under $100.
Major Spending Categories
| Category | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Print Advertising (PRT) | Campaign signs and flyers | $3,533.92 |
| Fundraising/Event Costs (FND) | Venue rental | $870.19 |
| Campaign Materials (CMP) | Sign hardware and supplies | $106.13 |
Detailed Expenditures
Printing and Campaign Visibility
The largest expense by far was paid to El Dorado Press for campaign materials.
| Vendor | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| El Dorado Press | Campaign signs | $3,346.23 |
| El Dorado Press | Flyers | $187.69 |
Combined, printing and promotional materials totaled $3,533.92, representing roughly 70 percent of all reported spending.
Fundraising Expenses
The campaign also invested in fundraising infrastructure through a venue rental payment to Placerville Elks Lodge.
| Vendor | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Placerville Elks Lodge | Venue rent for fundraising event | $870.19 |
Campaign Supplies
Several smaller purchases were made at Gold Country Ace Hardware for sign-building materials and campaign supplies.
| Vendor | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Gold Country Ace Hardware | Supplies for signs | $53.60 |
| Gold Country Ace Hardware | Sign supplies | $26.80 |
| Gold Country Ace Hardware | Sign supplies | $25.73 |
Total hardware and supply spending came to $106.13.
Overall Spending Analysis
The expenditures indicate a campaign still in its organizational and visibility-building stage rather than a fully scaled voter outreach operation. Most spending centered on physical campaign branding — particularly roadside signs and printed materials — suggesting an early push for name recognition in the District 4 supervisor race.
Notably absent from the filing were expenditures for:
- Polling
- Paid consultants
- Staff salaries
- Television or radio advertising
- Digital advertising
- Legal services
- Direct mail campaigns
The relatively lean spending profile, combined with an ending cash balance of more than $8,000, suggests the committee was conserving resources for later phases of the 2026 campaign cycle.
