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San Francisco Ethics Commission hears department testimony and nonprofit warnings as it weighs tighter gift rules
Summary
At a special remote hearing, the San Francisco Ethics Commission discussed proposed ballot language and regulation changes that would expand restricted-source rules and increase liability for gift givers; city department officials urged clarifying ticket exceptions while nonprofits warned of a chilling effect and asked for a racial equity review.
The San Francisco Ethics Commission held a special remote meeting to gather public comment and department testimony on proposed amendments to the city's gift and ethics code and companion regulations, including a potential ballot measure for the June election (meeting date not specified).
Chair Lee opened the session by describing the proposals'objectives: to clarify and expand the restricted-source rule, strengthen the city's "scribe" rule and require more officials to complete annual ethics training. Commissioners later paused debate on the draft rules to take a closed session on labor negotiations and returned to continue public testimony.
Department testimony highlighted the technical and operational importance of current exceptions. John Calden, managing director of the San Francisco War Memorial, told commissioners the Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) treats certain gratis tickets given for official…
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