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City attorney briefs Livingston planning commissioners on conflicts of interest and FPPC guidance
Summary
City Attorney Maria Sullivan gave a training on conflicts of interest, covering Financial/real‑property thresholds, the 500‑foot/1,000‑foot proximity rule, the 15% "public generally" exception, reportable gifts and Form 700 deadlines; commissioners asked how rules apply to nearby projects.
Maria Sullivan of the Livingston city attorney’s office opened a briefing to the planning commission on Feb. 10, advising commissioners to consult staff or the Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) early when questions about conflicts arise.
Sullivan outlined the core rule under the Political Reform Act: a public official may not make or participate in decisions that will have a reasonably foreseeable material financial effect on their financial interests or those of their immediate family. She spelled out common reportable triggers: an investment or office in a business of $2,000 or more, real‑property interests of…
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