“We’re giving the public more of a window into what happens at City Hall, about how decisions are made, about who is influencing those decisions,” said Councilwoman Nithya Raman. …
Krekorian, who did not mention Martinez by name, promised to take up the topics “one-by-one” for discussion.Quick guide to corruption allegations and other scandals gnarling the scene at LA City HallThe commission recommended setting a compensation limit of $5,000 received in a calendar year before someone must register as a lobbyist. Of the 10 largest cities in the country, only Los Angeles does not have a lobbyist registration threshold that is based on compensation.
Another recommendation would require lobbyists to identify their positions on the matters about which they are lobbying. Regarding gifts, the commission called to close a loophole that would allow a client of a lobbyist to make gifts, as that restriction applies to the lobbyists but not to their clients — who have the “greatest interest in the outcome of a city decision.”
— Prohibiting lobbyists from delivering or bundling campaign contributions for elected officials or candidates for office The committee also sought a report on how the city could mandate disclosure of anyone who is being compensated to speak on an issue at a public meeting, beyond lobbying activity.
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