The City Attorney’s office has issued a $500 fine to Councilman Terry O’Day over campaign contributions made during the 2016 election.
Local watchdog organization, The Transparency Project, filed
By Jeong Park
Daily Press Intern
The Santa Monica City Council at its July 12 meeting voted to place a tax increase initiative on the November ballot. The council also
City Hall is moving forward with a ballot measure to amend the city's anti-corruption laws.
City Council gave direction to staff at its June 14 meeting to pursue
Public attention at the April 26 council meeting will likely center on discussions of the recently released ethics report, but Council has a full agenda in addition to the flagship
It could take up to three months for the City's recently hired advisor to complete his review of potential ethical violations and return with a report.
Council'
Lobbyists will eventually have to register with City Hall, but exactly who is a lobbyist, what lobbying is and who is responsible for reporting violations remain unclear.
The City Councilheard