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Ethics Commission backs SB 11‑07, launches review of RepresentUs ballot proposal
Summary
The San Francisco Ethics Commission voted to support SB 11‑07 and launched a staff review of a RepresentUs ballot proposal that would tighten limits on lobbyist bundling and related lobbying practices. Commissioners directed staff to hold interested‑persons meetings and consider a broader policy summit to shape a multi‑year agenda.
The San Francisco Ethics Commission voted April 25 to support California Common Cause’s request that the city back SB 11‑07, a state bill to lift statutory limits so local jurisdictions can adopt local public financing measures, and asked staff to coordinate with city offices and other departments on a unified city position.
Commissioner John Keane moved the measure, saying the commission should use its expertise to push state action. “I think the commission should go on record backing SB 11‑07,” Keane said during the meeting. After public comment and discussion about city procedures for weighing in on state legislation, the motion passed by recorded voice vote.
Why it matters: SB 11‑07 would…
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