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Ethics commission continues decision on Philip Wong's waiver after broad testimony; requests more detail
Summary
After a lengthy hearing with staff recommendation against granting waivers, the Ethics Commission continued a decision on Philip Wong's request to waive post-employment representation and one-year communications bans for work on Potrero HOPE SF to Jan. 13, asking for a job description and more detail on interactions with city agencies.
The San Francisco Ethics Commission continued consideration of a post-employment waiver requested by Philip Wong, who seeks relief from a permanent representation prohibition and a one-year communications restriction so he can become director of the Potrero HOPE SF project for Bridge Housing. The commission agreed to take the matter up again on January 13 to allow Wong and staff to provide additional documentation.
Staff reminded commissioners that the rules aim to prevent "side switching" and undue influence. Michael Kenning summarized the staff position and said the waiver should be granted only if the commission finds no potential for undue influence or unfair…
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