Burbank Civic Tracker Analyzes Council Candidate Donations
A new platform displays campaign finance data to show the sources of funding for local City Council candidates.
Updated on Oct. 23, 2026 in Philanthropy
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The Burbank Civic Tracker website now organizes and displays public campaign finance filings in a searchable format for the upcoming election. Developed by Culver City Studio Works, the platform helps identify the proportion of donor contributions originating from within Burbank addresses.
Why it matters
By mapping donation sources, the tracker provides transparency into how much financial support for candidates comes from local residents versus outside donors. This data aims to clarify the influence of local versus external capital in the final stretch before the November 3, 2026, election.
Nikki Perez leads with $48,570 raised, while David Donahue has $47,385 and Samantha Wick has $37,975. The site identifies that local contributions account for 72 percent of Wick's funds, 68 percent of Donahue's, and 27 percent of Perez's.
The players
Nikki Perez
She is a current City Council candidate who has raised $48,570 in total funds for her campaign.
David Donahue
He is a City Council candidate who has secured $47,385 in total donations, with 68 percent coming from Burbank.
Samantha Wick
She is a City Council candidate whose campaign has raised $37,975, with 72 percent originating from local addresses.
Culver City Studio Works
This organization developed the Civic Tracker project to organize and display campaign finance data.
The details
The website determines donor location by processing reported ZIP codes from official filings. Users can search through these finance records to see how much money each candidate has gathered ahead of the November 3, 2026, vote for up to three seats on the City Council.
Timeline
The data for the Burbank Civic Tracker was finalized on October 22, 2026.
Burbank residents will vote for three City Council candidates on November 3, 2026.
Market Landscape
The introduction of the Civic Tracker reflects a broader trend of deploying third-party digital tools to enhance transparency in municipal finance reporting. It positions this service as a central hub for voters navigating the influence of donor capital in local elections.
Residents can use the site to evaluate whether a candidate's funding aligns with local interests or if it leans heavily on external donors. This information helps voters make informed decisions about which candidates prioritize the needs of the immediate community.
The takeaway
Voters can improve their election participation by utilizing online finance trackers to identify donor trends. Always review official campaign disclosures to ensure you are seeing the most comprehensive picture before heading to the polls.
Further reading
For additional context on local funding initiatives, visit the Burbank Philanthropy section.
More information
View the full Burbank City Council campaign finance records to see detailed donor information.
Source note: This article includes information reported by MyBurbank.
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