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Ethics board flags widespread lobbyist reporting gaps, asks clerk for samples and schedules follow‑up
Summary
Board members reviewed an updated lobbyist‑registration report showing many lobbyists failed to file or pay late fees, discussed enforcement limits, asked the clerk for a sampling of reports, and scheduled a Sept. 28 follow‑up to finalize a letter to the vice mayor.
Board members on Aug. 25 raised concerns about widespread noncompliance with Metro’s lobbyist‑registration and reporting requirements and agreed to request a sampling of actual lobbyist filings from the metro clerk’s office before a scheduled follow‑up meeting.
Clerk’s numbers: the metro clerk reported that, so far in 2023, 90 lobbyists were registered representing 135 clients (compared with last year’s totals of 98 lobbyists and 148 clients). Board members noted a…
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