Editor:
Apparently, the Santa Monica City Council, the Planning Commission, school board and Rent Control Board want people who attend their meetings to register as lobbyists. Santa Monicans for Renters&
Individuals paid to influence decisions at City Hall will be required to publicly disclose their activities as of Sept. 19.
A unanimous City Council passed new rules regulating lobbying at
Time is running out for nefarious lobbyists seeking private backroom deals with the City Council. Be warned: you have six months to peddle your influence without reproach.
City Council passed
First it was too hot, then too cold, but staff is hoping their third attempt to regulate local lobbyists will be just right.
Council will hear the latest version of
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
