Summary
The FAIR Act — the ethics commission's lobbying reform package — got a warm reception at a City Council study session. Council members want clarity on what counts as a lobbyist 'contact,' and the mayor wants an extra council review before the meet-and-confer process, which could push final adoption well past the end of the year.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 14, 2026.
Impact analysis
Unknown — implementing a calendar-tracking system could add staffing burden for officials' offices and the City Clerk.
Residents gain stronger lobbying transparency rules if the ordinance is ultimately adopted.
Business and nonprofit advocates would face new registration, reporting, and calendaring requirements.
Mentions & discussions (4)
Ethics Commission - Oct 14, 2026
The FAIR Act — the ethics commission's lobbying reform package — got a warm reception at a City Council study session. Council members want clarity on what counts as a lobbyist 'contact,' and the mayor wants an extra council review before the meet-and-confer process, which could push final adoption well past the end of the year.
Ethics Commission - Sep 9, 2026
Ethics Officer Heather Van Wijk said the FAIR Act is expected back before the City Council in the first half of October, depending on scheduling by Deputy City Manager Tyler Bonanno-Curley.
Government Operations and Efficiency Committee - Apr 21, 2026
The city's proposed FAIR Act would bundle all ethics policies into a single ten-chapter ordinance, with the lobbying disclosure chapter drawing the most attention. The committee wants the full council to study the whole package and supports a calendar-tracking requirement for officials' meetings with lobbyists, though how it would work is still undecided.
Marine Advisory Commission - Special Meeting - Jan 8, 2026
The city's new unified ethics ordinance, the FAIR Act, was introduced to council in November and heads to the Government Operations and Efficiency Committee in February, with public input to follow.
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