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Ethics Commission authorizes further drafting of 'expenditure lobbyist' rules and to pursue ballot language; motion passes 4–1

San Francisco Ethics Commission · May 27, 2015
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Summary

Commissioner Keane’s proposed draft to reintroduce an expenditure‑lobbyist category advanced after debate; the commission voted 4–1 to continue drafting language with staff, public input and City Attorney involvement and to return with a proposed ballot measure.

The San Francisco Ethics Commission voted 4–1 to continue drafting a proposal that would restore a category of "expenditure lobbyists" to the city's lobbying rules and to prepare proposed ballot language. Commissioner Keane presented a report arguing the change would require disclosure (not prohibition) when third parties spend to influence officials without direct contact, and he asked the commission to proceed with staff and City Attorney…

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