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PRESS RELEASES & BULLETINS
Lobbying Recommendations Approved by Council Committee
February 6, 2023
Lobbying, Contract, and Campaign Disclosure Reports Due Today
January 31, 2023
Fundraising Window Opens for 2023 Special Election (Council District 6)
November 3, 2022
2024 Fundraising Window Opens for City Council and LAUSD Candidates
September 5, 2022
Expenditure Ceiling and Non-individual Limit Lifted In Mayoral General Election
August 26, 2022
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Jeffery Daar and Manjusha Kulkarni Elected as Ethics Commission Leaders
August 17, 2022Commissioner La Bau Joins Ethics Commission
August 16, 2022Developer Contribution Ban Goes Into Effect
June 8, 2022Expenditure Ceiling Lifted in CD 11 Primary Election Race
May 10, 2022Ethics Commission Launches Data Hub
May 9, 2022Expenditure Ceiling Lifted in CD 1 Primary Election Race
April 29, 2022Contributions and Expenditures in the 2022 Primary Elections
April 29, 2022Over $17.3 Million Paid for City Lobbying in Fourth Quarter of 2021
April 20, 2022Expenditure Ceiling Lifted in CD 9 Primary Election Race
April 20, 2022Ethics Commission Launches Contributor Dashboard
April 19, 2022Expenditure Ceiling Lifted in CD 13 Primary Election Race
April 15, 2022Expenditure Ceiling Lifted in CD 15 Primary Election Race
April 14, 2022Expenditure Ceiling and Non-Individual Limit Lifted in Mayoral Primary Election
March 9, 2022Nearly $18 Million Raised to Date in 2022 Primary Elections
February 1, 2022Over $18.7 Million Paid For City Lobbying in Third Quarter of 2021
December 15, 2021Over $18.9 Million Paid For City Lobbying in Second Quarter of 2021
October 20, 2021Ethics Commission Launches Lobbying Dashboard
October 15, 2021Shedrick Davis and Jeffery Daar Elected as Ethics Commission Leaders
August 18, 2021Over $7.4 Million Raised to Date in 2022 Primary Elections
August 3, 2021Over $15.8 Million Spent to Lobby City in First Quarter of 2021
June 16, 2021Ethics Commission Launches Behested Payments Dashboard
June 15, 2021Ethics Commission Launches Campaign Committees Table
June 11, 2021Over $18.2 Million Spent to Lobby City in Q4-2020
April 21, 20212021 CPI Adjustments
March 1, 2021Over $2.5 Million Raised to Date in 2022 Primary City Elections
February 2, 2021Ethics Commission Names Next Executive Director
December 8, 2020Over $20.2 Million Spent to Lobby City in Q3-2020
December 8, 2020Independent Spending Exceeds $3 Million in LAUSD Races
October 5, 2020Expenditure Ceiling Lifted in Council District 10 General Election
October 2, 2020Fundraising Window Opens for 2022 City Council and LAUSD Candidates
September 8, 2020Murray and Davis Elected to Leadership
August 18, 2020Over $18 Million Spent to Lobby City in Second Quarter
August 18, 2020Over $19 Million Spent to Lobby City in First Quarter
June 23, 2020Jeffery Daar Confirmed as New Commissioner
June 23, 2020Fundraising Window Opens March 8 for 2022 Citywide Candidates
February 28, 2020Laura Genao Confirmed as New Commissioner
February 18, 2020Expenditure Ceiling Lifted in Council District 10 Primary Election
February 18, 2020Over $20.5 Million Spent to Lobby City in Fourth Quarter
February 18, 2020Expenditure Ceiling Lifted in Council District 4 Primary Election
February 11, 2020Expenditure Ceiling Lifted in Council District 12 Primary Election
February 7, 2020Expenditure Ceiling Lifted in Council District 14 Primary Election
February 5, 2020Over $4.5 Million Raised in 2020 Primary City Elections
January 13, 2020Over $17.9 Million Spent to Lobby City in Q3-2019
October 23, 2019Over $18.1 Million Spent to Lobby City in Q2-2019
October 23, 2019Murray and Ordin Re-elected as Ethics Commission Leaders
August 20, 2019Access to Public Matching Funds Significantly Increased for City Candidates
July 30, 2019Expenditure Ceiling Lifted in Council District 12 General Election
July 19, 2019Over $13.5M Spent to Lobby City in 2019-Q1
June 25, 2019Expenditure Ceiling Lifted in Council District 12 Race (Primary)
June 4, 2019Over $17.3M Spent to Lobby City in 2018-Q4
April 16, 20192019 CPI Adjustments
March 1, 2019Independent Spending Exceeds 1 Million Dollars in LAUSD District 5 Special Election
February 22, 2019Ethics Commission Approves Sweeping Reforms
February 19, 2019Small Contributions Now Have Greatest Impact in Los Angeles History
January 28, 2019Ethics Commission Discussion on Developer Contributions and Matching Funds Continues
January 18, 2019Fundraising Window Opens for 2019 City Council District 12 Special Election
December 24, 2018Melinda Murray Elected Ethics Commission President
December 18, 2018Over $17.1M Spent to Lobby City in 2018-Q3
December 18, 2018Fundraising Window Opens for Regular 2020 LAUSD Primary Election
December 3, 2018Fundraising Window Opens for 2019 LAUSD District 5 Special Election
September 26, 2018Over $15.9 Million Spent to Lobby City Agencies in the Second Quarter of 2018
August 24, 2018Serena Oberstein Elected Ethics Commission President for Fiscal Year 2018-2019
August 24, 2018Shedrick Davis Confirmed as New Commissioner
June 20, 2018Over $15.2 Million Spent to Lobby City Agencies in the First Quarter of 2018
June 19, 20182018 CPI Adjustments for City Elections
March 1, 2018Over $15.8 Million Spent to Lobby City Agencies in the Fourth Quarter of 2017
February 20, 2018Over $16.2 Million Spent to Lobby City Agencies in the Third Quarter of 2017
December 19, 2017Over $16.9 Million Spent to Lobby City Agencies in the Second Quarter of 2017
October 18, 2017Jessica Levinson Re-elected Ethics Commission President for Fiscal Year 2017-2018
August 15, 2017Nearly $13.9 Million Spent to Lobby City Agencies in the First Quarter of 2017
August 15, 2017Campaign Finance Data for the 2017 General Elections
May 5, 2017Expenditure Ceiling Lifted by Independent Spending in General Election Council District 1 Race
April 24, 2017Over $17 Million Spent to Lobby City Agencies in Fourth Quarter of 2016
April 18, 2017City and LAUSD Campaign Finance Data as of March 1
March 6, 2017Expenditure Ceiling lifted in Council District 11
March 6, 2017Expenditure Ceiling Lifted by Independent Spending in Council District 1 Race
March 1, 20172017 CPI Adjustments for City Elections
March 1, 2017Expenditure Ceiling Lifted by Independent Spending in Races for Council Districts 9 and 13
February 28, 2017Highlights From Campaign Finance Data Reported for the 2017 Elections
February 24, 2017Expenditure Ceiling Lifted in Mayoral Race
February 23, 2017Expenditure Ceiling Lifted by Independent Spending in Council District 7 Race
February 21, 2017Expenditure Ceiling Lifted by Independent Spending in Council District 5 Race
February 15, 2017Araceli Campos Confirmed as New Commissioner
January 25, 2017Non-Individual Contribution Limit Lifted in Mayoral Race
January 12, 2017Campaign Finance Data for the 2017 Elections
January 11, 2017Over $16.5 Million Spent to Lobby City Agencies in Third Quarter of 2016
December 6, 2016Over $14.5 Million Spent to Lobby City Agencies in Second Quarter of 2016
October 18, 2016Jessica Levinson Re-Elected Ethics Commission President For Fiscal Year 2016-2017
August 9, 2016Andrea Sheridan Ordin Confirmed as New Commissioner
August 9, 2016Over $13.5 Million Spent to Lobby City Agencies in First Quarter of 2016
June 21, 2016Over $14 Million Spent to Lobby City Agencies in Fourth Quarter of 2015
April 19, 20162016 CPI Adjustments for City Elections
March 1, 2016Nearly $13 Million Spent to Lobby City Agencies in Third Quarter of 2015
February 16, 2016Melinda Murray Confirmed as New Commissioner
October 20, 2015
Fundraising Window Opens for 2017 City Council and LAUSD Candidates
September 8, 2015
Jessica Levinson Elected Ethics Commission President for Fiscal Year 2015-2016
August 26, 2015
Over $13.5 Million Spent to Lobby City Agencies in Second Quarter of 2015
August 26, 2015
Over $12.5 Million Spent to Lobby City Agencies in First Quarter of 2015
June 9, 2015
Expenditure Ceiling Lifted by Independent Spending in Council District 4 Race
May 15, 2015
Independent Spending Exceeds $2.5 Million in LAUSD Races
May 13, 2015
Over $13 Million Spent to Lobby City Agencies in Fourth Quarter of 2014
April 16, 2015
Independent Spending Exceeds $250,000 in LAUSD Races
April 16, 2015
Fundraising Window Opens for 2017 Citywide Candidates
March 10, 2015
Independent Spending Exceeds $2.75 Million in City Council and LAUSD Races
February 27, 2015
Annual CPI Adjustments Announced
February 27, 2015
Expenditure Ceiling Lifted by Independent Spending in Two Additional Council Races
February 13, 2015
Independent Spending Exceeds $100,000 in LAUSD District 5 Race
February 2, 2015
Expenditure Ceilings Lifted by Independent Spending in Two Council Races
February 2, 2015
Over $11.5 Million Spent to Lobby City Agencies in Third Quarter of 2014
December 16, 2014
Ana Dahan Confirmed as New Commissioner
November 12, 2014
Nearly $12 Million Spent to Lobby City Agencies in Second Quarter of 2014
October 21, 2014
Serena Oberstein Confirmed as New Commissioner
October 20, 2014
Over $9.5 Million Spent to Lobby City Agencies in First Quarter of 2014
June 13, 2014
Aggregate Contribution Limits Suspended in the Wake of McCutcheon v. FEC
April 17, 2014
Over $11.3 Million Spent to Lobby City Agencies in Fourth Quarter of 2013
April 17, 2014
New Regulations Effective Today
April 2, 2014
Annual CPI Adjustments Announced
February 28, 2014
Nathan Hochman Elected Ethics Commission President for Fiscal Year 2013-2014
February 13, 2014
New Ethics Ordinance Effective Today
February 10, 2014
Fundraising Window Opens for LAUSD Special Election
January 16, 2014
Nearly $11.5 Million Spent to Lobby City Agencies in Third Quarter
December 19, 2013
Jessica Levinson Confirmed as New City Ethics Commissioner
October 18, 2013
Spending in 2013 Elections Exceeded $66 Million
October 18, 2013
Over $10.3 Million Spent to Lobby City Hall in Second Quarter
October 18, 2013
Fundraising Windows Open for the 2015 Primary Elections
September 3, 2013
Ethics Commission Amends Fast Track Audit Policy
June 13, 2013
Expenditure Ceilings Lifted By Independent Spending In Four Races
April 19, 2013
Ethics Commission Honors Its Confidentiality Mandate
April 9, 2013
Contribution Limits Effective for May 21 Elections
April 3, 2013
Mandatory CPI Adjustments Announced
March 1, 2013
Independent Spending Reaches All-Time High
February 26, 2013
Independent Spending Exceeds $1.5 Million in Mayor's Race
February 15, 2013
Independent Spending Exceeds $1 Million in 2013 Regular Primary Elections
February 7, 2013
Ethics Commission Approves Full Funding for Matching Funds Participants
December 13, 2012
Erin Pak Confirmed as New City Ethics Commissioner
December 12, 2012
Fundraising Window For Council District 6 Special Election
December 11, 2012
Mayor Signs Ordinance that Strengthens City's Campaign Finance Laws
Sept 26, 2012
Recommendations Transmitted to City Council
August 20, 2012
Ethics Commission Approves Recommendations to Strengthen Campaign Finance Laws
August 10, 2012
Paul Turner Reelected City Ethics Commission President for FY 12-13
August 10, 2012
2012 Resolution Adjusting Voluntary Spending Limits
April 5, 2012
Ethics Commission Votes to Strengthen the Public Matching Funds Program
April 5, 2012
City Ethics Commission Votes to Adjust Contribution Limits and Recommend Changes to Officeholder Accounts
March 8, 2012
Review of Campaign Finance Laws Continues
March 1, 2012
Commission Recommends CPI Adjustment for LAUSD Election Contribution Limits
March 1, 2012
New City Ethics Commissioner Confirmed
August 17, 2011
Fundraising Window For Possible Special Election in Council District 15
July 14, 2011
Paul Turner Elected City Ethics Commission President for FY 11-12
July 12, 2011
Independent Spending Exceeds $1.2 Million in LAUSD Run-Off Election
May 10, 2011
New Charter Amendment Limits Bidder Contributions and Fundraising
April 25, 2011
Independent Spending Exceeds $1.25 Million in City Council Races
March 4, 2011
Independent Spending Exceeds $2 Million in LAUSD Races
March 1, 2011
Independent Expenditures Exceed $900,000 in LAUSD Races
February 16, 2011
Independent Expenditures Exceed $500,000 in City Races; City Council Candidates Have Received $168,000 in Public Matching Funds
February 16, 2011
Ethics Commission Announces Next Executive Director
November 10, 2010
Political Reminders for City Officials and Employees 2011 Elections
October 28, 2010
"SPECIAL BULLETIN" New State Reporting Requirements of Tickets Received by Officials Performing a Ceremonial Role
October 26, 2010
Los Angeles City Ethics Commission Endorses Placing Bidder Contribution and Fundraising Ban on March 2011 City Ballot
October 12, 2010
Ethics Commission Moves Toward Stronger Gift Laws
September 20, 2010
City Council Votes to Repeal City's Contribution Limits to Independent Expenditure Committees
June 23, 2010
Ban on Use of Corporate and Union Treasury Funds for Express Advocacy in Los Angeles City Campaigns No Longer Enforceable In Wake of Citizens United
February 16, 2010
Los Angeles Federal Court Issues Ruling in Working Californians v. City of Los Angeles and Los Angeles City Ethics Commission
November 24, 2009
Proposed FPPC Regulation Would Undermine Independent Expenditure Reporting at Local Level
January 14, 2009
Helen E. Zukin Elected City Ethics Commission President for FY 08-09
July 15, 2008
LAUSD Candidates 2009 Election Frequently Asked Questions
October 21, 2007
City Ethics Commission Elects New Officers for FY 07-08
July 17, 2007
Los Angeles City Ethics Commission to Be Awarded National Public Service Recognition
February 5, 2007
Lobbying Update--The Status of Proposition R
December 13, 2006
Ethics Commission Adopts Full Public Financing and Sends Recommendations to City Council for Further Review
November 14, 2006
New Commissioner Confirmed by Council
Aug 11, 2006
New Los Angeles City Ethics Commissioner Confirmed
September 20, 2005
Council Approves Ethics Reforms to Promote Open Government
July 5, 2005
New Ethics Commissioner Confirmed
June 25, 2004
Lobbyists Must Identify Themselves to Neighborhood Councils
June 1, 2004
Commission Seeks to Limit Financial Ties to City Decision-Makers
May 11, 2004
Commission Fundraising Ban Approved by Council
March 2, 2004
Ethics Urges Commissioner Fundraising Ban
February 10, 2004
Lobbyists Receive $4.6 Million to Influence
Sept. 26, 2003
Council Weakens Lobbying Reforms
August 8, 2003
Gil Garcetti Elected Commission President
August 4, 2003
Court Upholds Enforcement Action
July 24, 2003
Boyarsky Confirmed as Ethics Commissioner
July 22, 2003
Lobbyists Receive $3.8 Million to Influence City Decision-Makers
June 20, 2003
Council Again Delays Enactment of Lobbying Reforms
July 9, 2003
Council Committee Resolves Remaining Lobbying Reform Issues
April 16, 2003
Lobbyists Report Record Earnings of $16.4 Million
April 14, 2003
Campaign Spending by "Non-Candidates" Hits New High - Press Advisory
March 4, 2003
Council Moves Closer to Campaign Finance Amendments
Feb 25, 2003
City Council Enacts Lobbying Reforms
Jan 28, 2003
ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS
Ethics Commission Fines Former Councilmember
February 15, 2023
Ethics Commission Imposes Fines Totaling $49,000
December 14, 2022
Former City Council Member Fined $79,830; Lobbyist and Lobbying Firm Fined $10,000
August 17, 2022
Ethics Commission Imposes Fines Totaling $8,750
June 15, 2022
Accusation Issued Against Mitchell Englander
January 20, 2022
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Ethics Commission Imposes Fine of $7,500
December 15, 2021Ethics Commission Imposes Fines of $105,000 for Lobbying Violations
October 20, 2021Ethics Commission Imposes Fine of $162,500 for Lobbying Violations
February 16, 2021Ethics Commission Imposes Fine of $45,000 for Lobbying Violations
December 8, 2020Ethics Commission Imposes Fine of $7,500 for Governmental Ethics Violations
October 20, 2020Ethics Commission Imposes Fines Totaling $91,250 for Lobbying Violations
June 23, 2020Ethics Commission Imposes Fine of $37,500 for Lobbying Violations
December 10, 2019Ethics Commission Imposes Fines Totaling $136,000
October 22, 2019Ethics Commission Imposes Largest Governmental Ethics Fine in its History
August 20, 2019Ethics Commission Imposes Fine of $100,795 for Governmental Ethics Violations
June 25, 2019Ethics Commission Imposes Fine of $5,000 in Independent Expenditure Case
April 16, 2019Ethics Commission Imposes Fine of $40,371 in Enforcement Case
February 19, 2019Ethics Commission Imposes $15,000 Fine in Excess Contribution Case
August 21, 2018Executive Director Finds Probable Cause Against Eugene Day
August 17, 2018Ethics Commission Imposes Fine of $100,000 in LAUSD Money Laundering Case
July 23, 2018Ethics Commission Imposes $3,750 Fine in Excess Contribution Case
June 19, 2018Ethics Commission Imposes Fines Totaling $31,455 in Two Excess Contribution Cases
December 19, 2017Executive Director Finds Probable Cause Against Refugio Rodriguez and Elizabeth Melendrez
September 13, 2017Ethics Commission Imposes Fines Totaling $54,500 in Three Enforcement Cases
April 18, 2017Ethics Commission Imposes Fines of Over $105,130 in Six Enforcement Cases
February 22, 2017Ethics Commission Imposes Penalties Totaling $7,625 in Two Enforcement Case
December 6, 2016Ethics Commission Imposes $11,250 Fine in LAUSD Independent Expenditure Enforcement Case
June 21, 2016Ethics Commission Imposes Fines Totaling $20,000 in Two Enforcement Cases
April 19, 2016Ethics Commission Issues Penalty of $15,900 for Campaign Violations
February 17, 2016Ethics Commission Imposes Fines Totaling $47,500 in Lobbying Disclosure Cases
February 16, 2016Executive Director Finds Probable Cause Against Lewis James Parker III
November 6, 2015Ethics Commission Imposes Fines Totaling over $145,000
August 26, 2015Ethics Commission Imposes $10,000 Fine
June 9, 2015Ethics Commission Imposes Fines Totaling Over $127,000 in Five Enforcement Cases
April 21, 2015Executive Director Finds Probable Cause Against Kelly Lord and His 2011 Campaign Committee
April 20, 2015Ethics Commission Imposes Fine of Nearly $43,000
December 16, 2014Ethics Commission Imposes Fines Totaling $67,500 In Two Enforcement Actions
February 13, 2014Ethics Commission Imposes Fines Totaling $35,000 In Two Money Laundering Cases
June 13, 2013Ethics Commission Imposes Fines Totaling $185,000
February 14, 2013Ethics Commission Imposes Fines Totaling $175,500
December 13, 2012Ethics Commission Imposes Fines Totaling $14,492 in Two Independent Expenditure Cases
August 10, 2012Ethics Commission Imposes Fines Totaling $250,750 in Two Money Laundering Cases
October 11, 2011Ethics Commission Levies $68,000 in Fines for Gift Violations
April 12, 2011City Ethics Commission Director Issues Public Accusation for Independent Expenditure Disclaimer Violation in 2009 Election
December 15, 2010Former L.A. City Fire Inspector Fined $30,000 for Misuse of Authority
September 14, 2010Public Accusation Alleges Independent Expenditure Disclosure Violations in 2009 City Attorney Race
July 8, 2010City Ethics Commission Director Issues Public Accusation for Political Money Laundering and Excess Contributions in 2007 Election
February 25, 2010Seven Pipe Trades PACs Charged With Violating City Contribution Limits For Independent Expenditure Activity
December 2, 2009Ten Trade Union PACS Accused of Excess Contributions in Connection With An Independent Expenditure Opposing A City Candidate
August 13, 2009Excess Contribution To Non-Candidate Committee Alleged In Public Announcement of Enforcement Case
February 25, 2009Excess Contribution To Non-Candidate Committee Alleged In Public Announcement of Enforcement Case
February 18, 2009Public Announcement of Enforcement Case Alleges Violations of Officeholder Account Provisions
January 15, 2009Ethics Commission Enforces Lobbyist Contribution Ban
June 10, 2008Public Accusation of Campaign Record Violations Issued Against Former Council Campaign Treasurer by Ethics Commission Director
March 5, 2008City Ethics Commission Levies $20,000 in Fines Against Lease Holder at Port of Los Angeles
October 9, 2007City Ethics Commission Director Issues Public Accusation for Campaign Reporting Violations by Former Tenth District Council Candidate
March 23, 2007CEC Director Issues Public Accusation Against Councilmember for 2002 Special Election Violations
November 27, 2006Accusation Issued Alleging Violations of Campaign Finance Laws
November 13, 2006City Ethics Commission Director Issues Public Accusation Against Contributor for Excess Contribution
October 10, 2006City Ethics Commission Director Issues Public Accusation for Excess Contributions Received
Aug 11, 2006City Ethics Commission Director Issues Public Accusation for Political Money Laundering in 2001 Special Election
May 12, 2006City Ethics Director Issues Public Accusation
March 23, 2006Ethics Commission Approves $256,771 in Penalties for Violations and Endorses Concept of Expanded Public Financing For All City Races
March 14, 2006City Ethics Commission Fines Councilmember for Campaign Reporting Failures
November 8, 2005City Ethics Commission Director Issues Public Accusation Against Adco Roofing for Political Money Laundering In 2001 City Elections
October 17, 2005City Ethics Commission Director Issues Public Accusation Against Regency Outdoor Advertising, Inc. for Independent Expenditure Reporting Violations
October 11, 2005Ethics Commission Approves $67,833 in Fines
October 11, 2005Executive Director Issues Accusations in Three Administrative Enforcement Cases
June 20, 2005Executive Director Issues Accusation in Money Laundering Case
April 21, 2005City Ethics Commission Fines Levied in Two Money Laundering Schemes Reach $736,000
April 12, 2005Director Issues Public Accusation for Improper Solicitation of Campaign Money from City Employees on 2001 Elections
April 4, 2005City Ethics Commission Director Issues Public Accusation for Political Money Laundering in 2001 and 2003 City Elections
February 14, 2005City Ethics Commission Levies $358,115 in fines for Campaign Finance Violations
February 8, 2005Ethics Commission Director Issues Public Accusation for Political Money Laundering in 2001 and 2003 City Elections
January 10, 2005City Ethics Commission Levies $11,014 in Fines for Campaign Finance Violations
October 15, 2004City Ethics Commission Director Issues Public Accusation
July 12, 2004Commission Levies $14,710 in Fines for Campaign Finance Violations
May 11, 2004Commission Levies $7,637 Fine
January 13, 2004Commission Levies Fine for Campaign Violations
December 9, 2003Executive Director Issues Public Accusation
November 10, 2003Commission Levies $81,723 in Fines
Sept. 9, 2003Commission Issues Accusation for Campaign Violation
September 4, 2003
PRESS RELEASES & BULLETINS
Lobbying Recommendations Approved by Council Committee
February 6, 2023
Lobbying, Contract, and Campaign Disclosure Reports Due Today
January 31, 2023
Fundraising Window Opens for 2023 Special Election (Council District 6)
November 3, 2022
2024 Fundraising Window Opens for City Council and LAUSD Candidates
September 5, 2022
Expenditure Ceiling and Non-individual Limit Lifted In Mayoral General Election
August 26, 2022
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Jeffery Daar and Manjusha Kulkarni Elected as Ethics Commission Leaders
August 17, 2022Commissioner La Bau Joins Ethics Commission
August 16, 2022Developer Contribution Ban Goes Into Effect
June 8, 2022Expenditure Ceiling Lifted in CD 11 Primary Election Race
May 10, 2022Ethics Commission Launches Data Hub
May 9, 2022Expenditure Ceiling Lifted in CD 1 Primary Election Race
April 29, 2022Contributions and Expenditures in the 2022 Primary Elections
April 29, 2022Over $17.3 Million Paid for City Lobbying in Fourth Quarter of 2021
April 20, 2022Expenditure Ceiling Lifted in CD 9 Primary Election Race
April 20, 2022Ethics Commission Launches Contributor Dashboard
April 19, 2022Expenditure Ceiling Lifted in CD 13 Primary Election Race
April 15, 2022Expenditure Ceiling Lifted in CD 15 Primary Election Race
April 14, 2022Expenditure Ceiling and Non-Individual Limit Lifted in Mayoral Primary Election
March 9, 2022Nearly $18 Million Raised to Date in 2022 Primary Elections
February 1, 2022Over $18.7 Million Paid For City Lobbying in Third Quarter of 2021
December 15, 2021Over $18.9 Million Paid For City Lobbying in Second Quarter of 2021
October 20, 2021Ethics Commission Launches Lobbying Dashboard
October 15, 2021Shedrick Davis and Jeffery Daar Elected as Ethics Commission Leaders
August 18, 2021Over $7.4 Million Raised to Date in 2022 Primary Elections
August 3, 2021Over $15.8 Million Spent to Lobby City in First Quarter of 2021
June 16, 2021Ethics Commission Launches Behested Payments Dashboard
June 15, 2021Ethics Commission Launches Campaign Committees Table
June 11, 2021Over $18.2 Million Spent to Lobby City in Q4-2020
April 21, 20212021 CPI Adjustments
March 1, 2021Over $2.5 Million Raised to Date in 2022 Primary City Elections
February 2, 2021Ethics Commission Names Next Executive Director
December 8, 2020Over $20.2 Million Spent to Lobby City in Q3-2020
December 8, 2020Independent Spending Exceeds $3 Million in LAUSD Races
October 5, 2020Expenditure Ceiling Lifted in Council District 10 General Election
October 2, 2020Fundraising Window Opens for 2022 City Council and LAUSD Candidates
September 8, 2020Murray and Davis Elected to Leadership
August 18, 2020Over $18 Million Spent to Lobby City in Second Quarter
August 18, 2020Over $19 Million Spent to Lobby City in First Quarter
June 23, 2020Jeffery Daar Confirmed as New Commissioner
June 23, 2020Fundraising Window Opens March 8 for 2022 Citywide Candidates
February 28, 2020Laura Genao Confirmed as New Commissioner
February 18, 2020Expenditure Ceiling Lifted in Council District 10 Primary Election
February 18, 2020Over $20.5 Million Spent to Lobby City in Fourth Quarter
February 18, 2020Expenditure Ceiling Lifted in Council District 4 Primary Election
February 11, 2020Expenditure Ceiling Lifted in Council District 12 Primary Election
February 7, 2020Expenditure Ceiling Lifted in Council District 14 Primary Election
February 5, 2020Over $4.5 Million Raised in 2020 Primary City Elections
January 13, 2020Over $17.9 Million Spent to Lobby City in Q3-2019
October 23, 2019Over $18.1 Million Spent to Lobby City in Q2-2019
October 23, 2019Murray and Ordin Re-elected as Ethics Commission Leaders
August 20, 2019Access to Public Matching Funds Significantly Increased for City Candidates
July 30, 2019Expenditure Ceiling Lifted in Council District 12 General Election
July 19, 2019Over $13.5M Spent to Lobby City in 2019-Q1
June 25, 2019Expenditure Ceiling Lifted in Council District 12 Race (Primary)
June 4, 2019Over $17.3M Spent to Lobby City in 2018-Q4
April 16, 20192019 CPI Adjustments
March 1, 2019Independent Spending Exceeds 1 Million Dollars in LAUSD District 5 Special Election
February 22, 2019Ethics Commission Approves Sweeping Reforms
February 19, 2019Small Contributions Now Have Greatest Impact in Los Angeles History
January 28, 2019Ethics Commission Discussion on Developer Contributions and Matching Funds Continues
January 18, 2019Fundraising Window Opens for 2019 City Council District 12 Special Election
December 24, 2018Melinda Murray Elected Ethics Commission President
December 18, 2018Over $17.1M Spent to Lobby City in 2018-Q3
December 18, 2018Fundraising Window Opens for Regular 2020 LAUSD Primary Election
December 3, 2018Fundraising Window Opens for 2019 LAUSD District 5 Special Election
September 26, 2018Over $15.9 Million Spent to Lobby City Agencies in the Second Quarter of 2018
August 24, 2018Serena Oberstein Elected Ethics Commission President for Fiscal Year 2018-2019
August 24, 2018Shedrick Davis Confirmed as New Commissioner
June 20, 2018Over $15.2 Million Spent to Lobby City Agencies in the First Quarter of 2018
June 19, 20182018 CPI Adjustments for City Elections
March 1, 2018Over $15.8 Million Spent to Lobby City Agencies in the Fourth Quarter of 2017
February 20, 2018Over $16.2 Million Spent to Lobby City Agencies in the Third Quarter of 2017
December 19, 2017Over $16.9 Million Spent to Lobby City Agencies in the Second Quarter of 2017
October 18, 2017Jessica Levinson Re-elected Ethics Commission President for Fiscal Year 2017-2018
August 15, 2017Nearly $13.9 Million Spent to Lobby City Agencies in the First Quarter of 2017
August 15, 2017Campaign Finance Data for the 2017 General Elections
May 5, 2017Expenditure Ceiling Lifted by Independent Spending in General Election Council District 1 Race
April 24, 2017Over $17 Million Spent to Lobby City Agencies in Fourth Quarter of 2016
April 18, 2017City and LAUSD Campaign Finance Data as of March 1
March 6, 2017Expenditure Ceiling lifted in Council District 11
March 6, 2017Expenditure Ceiling Lifted by Independent Spending in Council District 1 Race
March 1, 20172017 CPI Adjustments for City Elections
March 1, 2017Expenditure Ceiling Lifted by Independent Spending in Races for Council Districts 9 and 13
February 28, 2017Highlights From Campaign Finance Data Reported for the 2017 Elections
February 24, 2017Expenditure Ceiling Lifted in Mayoral Race
February 23, 2017Expenditure Ceiling Lifted by Independent Spending in Council District 7 Race
February 21, 2017Expenditure Ceiling Lifted by Independent Spending in Council District 5 Race
February 15, 2017Araceli Campos Confirmed as New Commissioner
January 25, 2017Non-Individual Contribution Limit Lifted in Mayoral Race
January 12, 2017Campaign Finance Data for the 2017 Elections
January 11, 2017Over $16.5 Million Spent to Lobby City Agencies in Third Quarter of 2016
December 6, 2016Over $14.5 Million Spent to Lobby City Agencies in Second Quarter of 2016
October 18, 2016Jessica Levinson Re-Elected Ethics Commission President For Fiscal Year 2016-2017
August 9, 2016Andrea Sheridan Ordin Confirmed as New Commissioner
August 9, 2016Over $13.5 Million Spent to Lobby City Agencies in First Quarter of 2016
June 21, 2016Over $14 Million Spent to Lobby City Agencies in Fourth Quarter of 2015
April 19, 20162016 CPI Adjustments for City Elections
March 1, 2016Nearly $13 Million Spent to Lobby City Agencies in Third Quarter of 2015
February 16, 2016Melinda Murray Confirmed as New Commissioner
October 20, 2015
Fundraising Window Opens for 2017 City Council and LAUSD Candidates
September 8, 2015
Jessica Levinson Elected Ethics Commission President for Fiscal Year 2015-2016
August 26, 2015
Over $13.5 Million Spent to Lobby City Agencies in Second Quarter of 2015
August 26, 2015
Over $12.5 Million Spent to Lobby City Agencies in First Quarter of 2015
June 9, 2015
Expenditure Ceiling Lifted by Independent Spending in Council District 4 Race
May 15, 2015
Independent Spending Exceeds $2.5 Million in LAUSD Races
May 13, 2015
Over $13 Million Spent to Lobby City Agencies in Fourth Quarter of 2014
April 16, 2015
Independent Spending Exceeds $250,000 in LAUSD Races
April 16, 2015
Fundraising Window Opens for 2017 Citywide Candidates
March 10, 2015
Independent Spending Exceeds $2.75 Million in City Council and LAUSD Races
February 27, 2015
Annual CPI Adjustments Announced
February 27, 2015
Expenditure Ceiling Lifted by Independent Spending in Two Additional Council Races
February 13, 2015
Independent Spending Exceeds $100,000 in LAUSD District 5 Race
February 2, 2015
Expenditure Ceilings Lifted by Independent Spending in Two Council Races
February 2, 2015
Over $11.5 Million Spent to Lobby City Agencies in Third Quarter of 2014
December 16, 2014
Ana Dahan Confirmed as New Commissioner
November 12, 2014
Nearly $12 Million Spent to Lobby City Agencies in Second Quarter of 2014
October 21, 2014
Serena Oberstein Confirmed as New Commissioner
October 20, 2014
Over $9.5 Million Spent to Lobby City Agencies in First Quarter of 2014
June 13, 2014
Aggregate Contribution Limits Suspended in the Wake of McCutcheon v. FEC
April 17, 2014
Over $11.3 Million Spent to Lobby City Agencies in Fourth Quarter of 2013
April 17, 2014
New Regulations Effective Today
April 2, 2014
Annual CPI Adjustments Announced
February 28, 2014
Nathan Hochman Elected Ethics Commission President for Fiscal Year 2013-2014
February 13, 2014
New Ethics Ordinance Effective Today
February 10, 2014
Fundraising Window Opens for LAUSD Special Election
January 16, 2014
Nearly $11.5 Million Spent to Lobby City Agencies in Third Quarter
December 19, 2013
Jessica Levinson Confirmed as New City Ethics Commissioner
October 18, 2013
Spending in 2013 Elections Exceeded $66 Million
October 18, 2013
Over $10.3 Million Spent to Lobby City Hall in Second Quarter
October 18, 2013
Fundraising Windows Open for the 2015 Primary Elections
September 3, 2013
Ethics Commission Amends Fast Track Audit Policy
June 13, 2013
Expenditure Ceilings Lifted By Independent Spending In Four Races
April 19, 2013
Ethics Commission Honors Its Confidentiality Mandate
April 9, 2013
Contribution Limits Effective for May 21 Elections
April 3, 2013
Mandatory CPI Adjustments Announced
March 1, 2013
Independent Spending Reaches All-Time High
February 26, 2013
Independent Spending Exceeds $1.5 Million in Mayor's Race
February 15, 2013
Independent Spending Exceeds $1 Million in 2013 Regular Primary Elections
February 7, 2013
Ethics Commission Approves Full Funding for Matching Funds Participants
December 13, 2012
Erin Pak Confirmed as New City Ethics Commissioner
December 12, 2012
Fundraising Window For Council District 6 Special Election
December 11, 2012
Mayor Signs Ordinance that Strengthens City's Campaign Finance Laws
Sept 26, 2012
Recommendations Transmitted to City Council
August 20, 2012
Ethics Commission Approves Recommendations to Strengthen Campaign Finance Laws
August 10, 2012
Paul Turner Reelected City Ethics Commission President for FY 12-13
August 10, 2012
2012 Resolution Adjusting Voluntary Spending Limits
April 5, 2012
Ethics Commission Votes to Strengthen the Public Matching Funds Program
April 5, 2012
City Ethics Commission Votes to Adjust Contribution Limits and Recommend Changes to Officeholder Accounts
March 8, 2012
Review of Campaign Finance Laws Continues
March 1, 2012
Commission Recommends CPI Adjustment for LAUSD Election Contribution Limits
March 1, 2012
New City Ethics Commissioner Confirmed
August 17, 2011
Fundraising Window For Possible Special Election in Council District 15
July 14, 2011
Paul Turner Elected City Ethics Commission President for FY 11-12
July 12, 2011
Independent Spending Exceeds $1.2 Million in LAUSD Run-Off Election
May 10, 2011
New Charter Amendment Limits Bidder Contributions and Fundraising
April 25, 2011
Independent Spending Exceeds $1.25 Million in City Council Races
March 4, 2011
Independent Spending Exceeds $2 Million in LAUSD Races
March 1, 2011
Independent Expenditures Exceed $900,000 in LAUSD Races
February 16, 2011
Independent Expenditures Exceed $500,000 in City Races; City Council Candidates Have Received $168,000 in Public Matching Funds
February 16, 2011
Ethics Commission Announces Next Executive Director
November 10, 2010
Political Reminders for City Officials and Employees 2011 Elections
October 28, 2010
"SPECIAL BULLETIN" New State Reporting Requirements of Tickets Received by Officials Performing a Ceremonial Role
October 26, 2010
Los Angeles City Ethics Commission Endorses Placing Bidder Contribution and Fundraising Ban on March 2011 City Ballot
October 12, 2010
Ethics Commission Moves Toward Stronger Gift Laws
September 20, 2010
City Council Votes to Repeal City's Contribution Limits to Independent Expenditure Committees
June 23, 2010
Ban on Use of Corporate and Union Treasury Funds for Express Advocacy in Los Angeles City Campaigns No Longer Enforceable In Wake of Citizens United
February 16, 2010
Los Angeles Federal Court Issues Ruling in Working Californians v. City of Los Angeles and Los Angeles City Ethics Commission
November 24, 2009
Proposed FPPC Regulation Would Undermine Independent Expenditure Reporting at Local Level
January 14, 2009
Helen E. Zukin Elected City Ethics Commission President for FY 08-09
July 15, 2008
LAUSD Candidates 2009 Election Frequently Asked Questions
October 21, 2007
City Ethics Commission Elects New Officers for FY 07-08
July 17, 2007
Los Angeles City Ethics Commission to Be Awarded National Public Service Recognition
February 5, 2007
Lobbying Update--The Status of Proposition R
December 13, 2006
Ethics Commission Adopts Full Public Financing and Sends Recommendations to City Council for Further Review
November 14, 2006
New Commissioner Confirmed by Council
Aug 11, 2006
New Los Angeles City Ethics Commissioner Confirmed
September 20, 2005
Council Approves Ethics Reforms to Promote Open Government
July 5, 2005
New Ethics Commissioner Confirmed
June 25, 2004
Lobbyists Must Identify Themselves to Neighborhood Councils
June 1, 2004
Commission Seeks to Limit Financial Ties to City Decision-Makers
May 11, 2004
Commission Fundraising Ban Approved by Council
March 2, 2004
Ethics Urges Commissioner Fundraising Ban
February 10, 2004
Lobbyists Receive $4.6 Million to Influence
Sept. 26, 2003
Council Weakens Lobbying Reforms
August 8, 2003
Gil Garcetti Elected Commission President
August 4, 2003
Court Upholds Enforcement Action
July 24, 2003
Boyarsky Confirmed as Ethics Commissioner
July 22, 2003
Lobbyists Receive $3.8 Million to Influence City Decision-Makers
June 20, 2003
Council Again Delays Enactment of Lobbying Reforms
July 9, 2003
Council Committee Resolves Remaining Lobbying Reform Issues
April 16, 2003
Lobbyists Report Record Earnings of $16.4 Million
April 14, 2003
Campaign Spending by "Non-Candidates" Hits New High - Press Advisory
March 4, 2003
Council Moves Closer to Campaign Finance Amendments
Feb 25, 2003
City Council Enacts Lobbying Reforms
Jan 28, 2003
ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS
Ethics Commission Fines Former Councilmember
February 15, 2023
Ethics Commission Imposes Fines Totaling $49,000
December 14, 2022
Former City Council Member Fined $79,830; Lobbyist and Lobbying Firm Fined $10,000
August 17, 2022
Ethics Commission Imposes Fines Totaling $8,750
June 15, 2022
Accusation Issued Against Mitchell Englander
January 20, 2022
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Ethics Commission Imposes Fine of $7,500
December 15, 2021Ethics Commission Imposes Fines of $105,000 for Lobbying Violations
October 20, 2021Ethics Commission Imposes Fine of $162,500 for Lobbying Violations
February 16, 2021Ethics Commission Imposes Fine of $45,000 for Lobbying Violations
December 8, 2020Ethics Commission Imposes Fine of $7,500 for Governmental Ethics Violations
October 20, 2020Ethics Commission Imposes Fines Totaling $91,250 for Lobbying Violations
June 23, 2020Ethics Commission Imposes Fine of $37,500 for Lobbying Violations
December 10, 2019Ethics Commission Imposes Fines Totaling $136,000
October 22, 2019Ethics Commission Imposes Largest Governmental Ethics Fine in its History
August 20, 2019Ethics Commission Imposes Fine of $100,795 for Governmental Ethics Violations
June 25, 2019Ethics Commission Imposes Fine of $5,000 in Independent Expenditure Case
April 16, 2019Ethics Commission Imposes Fine of $40,371 in Enforcement Case
February 19, 2019Ethics Commission Imposes $15,000 Fine in Excess Contribution Case
August 21, 2018Executive Director Finds Probable Cause Against Eugene Day
August 17, 2018Ethics Commission Imposes Fine of $100,000 in LAUSD Money Laundering Case
July 23, 2018Ethics Commission Imposes $3,750 Fine in Excess Contribution Case
June 19, 2018Ethics Commission Imposes Fines Totaling $31,455 in Two Excess Contribution Cases
December 19, 2017Executive Director Finds Probable Cause Against Refugio Rodriguez and Elizabeth Melendrez
September 13, 2017Ethics Commission Imposes Fines Totaling $54,500 in Three Enforcement Cases
April 18, 2017Ethics Commission Imposes Fines of Over $105,130 in Six Enforcement Cases
February 22, 2017Ethics Commission Imposes Penalties Totaling $7,625 in Two Enforcement Case
December 6, 2016Ethics Commission Imposes $11,250 Fine in LAUSD Independent Expenditure Enforcement Case
June 21, 2016Ethics Commission Imposes Fines Totaling $20,000 in Two Enforcement Cases
April 19, 2016Ethics Commission Issues Penalty of $15,900 for Campaign Violations
February 17, 2016Ethics Commission Imposes Fines Totaling $47,500 in Lobbying Disclosure Cases
February 16, 2016Executive Director Finds Probable Cause Against Lewis James Parker III
November 6, 2015Ethics Commission Imposes Fines Totaling over $145,000
August 26, 2015Ethics Commission Imposes $10,000 Fine
June 9, 2015Ethics Commission Imposes Fines Totaling Over $127,000 in Five Enforcement Cases
April 21, 2015Executive Director Finds Probable Cause Against Kelly Lord and His 2011 Campaign Committee
April 20, 2015Ethics Commission Imposes Fine of Nearly $43,000
December 16, 2014Ethics Commission Imposes Fines Totaling $67,500 In Two Enforcement Actions
February 13, 2014Ethics Commission Imposes Fines Totaling $35,000 In Two Money Laundering Cases
June 13, 2013Ethics Commission Imposes Fines Totaling $185,000
February 14, 2013Ethics Commission Imposes Fines Totaling $175,500
December 13, 2012Ethics Commission Imposes Fines Totaling $14,492 in Two Independent Expenditure Cases
August 10, 2012Ethics Commission Imposes Fines Totaling $250,750 in Two Money Laundering Cases
October 11, 2011Ethics Commission Levies $68,000 in Fines for Gift Violations
April 12, 2011City Ethics Commission Director Issues Public Accusation for Independent Expenditure Disclaimer Violation in 2009 Election
December 15, 2010Former L.A. City Fire Inspector Fined $30,000 for Misuse of Authority
September 14, 2010Public Accusation Alleges Independent Expenditure Disclosure Violations in 2009 City Attorney Race
July 8, 2010City Ethics Commission Director Issues Public Accusation for Political Money Laundering and Excess Contributions in 2007 Election
February 25, 2010Seven Pipe Trades PACs Charged With Violating City Contribution Limits For Independent Expenditure Activity
December 2, 2009Ten Trade Union PACS Accused of Excess Contributions in Connection With An Independent Expenditure Opposing A City Candidate
August 13, 2009Excess Contribution To Non-Candidate Committee Alleged In Public Announcement of Enforcement Case
February 25, 2009Excess Contribution To Non-Candidate Committee Alleged In Public Announcement of Enforcement Case
February 18, 2009Public Announcement of Enforcement Case Alleges Violations of Officeholder Account Provisions
January 15, 2009Ethics Commission Enforces Lobbyist Contribution Ban
June 10, 2008Public Accusation of Campaign Record Violations Issued Against Former Council Campaign Treasurer by Ethics Commission Director
March 5, 2008City Ethics Commission Levies $20,000 in Fines Against Lease Holder at Port of Los Angeles
October 9, 2007City Ethics Commission Director Issues Public Accusation for Campaign Reporting Violations by Former Tenth District Council Candidate
March 23, 2007CEC Director Issues Public Accusation Against Councilmember for 2002 Special Election Violations
November 27, 2006Accusation Issued Alleging Violations of Campaign Finance Laws
November 13, 2006City Ethics Commission Director Issues Public Accusation Against Contributor for Excess Contribution
October 10, 2006City Ethics Commission Director Issues Public Accusation for Excess Contributions Received
Aug 11, 2006City Ethics Commission Director Issues Public Accusation for Political Money Laundering in 2001 Special Election
May 12, 2006City Ethics Director Issues Public Accusation
March 23, 2006Ethics Commission Approves $256,771 in Penalties for Violations and Endorses Concept of Expanded Public Financing For All City Races
March 14, 2006City Ethics Commission Fines Councilmember for Campaign Reporting Failures
November 8, 2005City Ethics Commission Director Issues Public Accusation Against Adco Roofing for Political Money Laundering In 2001 City Elections
October 17, 2005City Ethics Commission Director Issues Public Accusation Against Regency Outdoor Advertising, Inc. for Independent Expenditure Reporting Violations
October 11, 2005Ethics Commission Approves $67,833 in Fines
October 11, 2005Executive Director Issues Accusations in Three Administrative Enforcement Cases
June 20, 2005Executive Director Issues Accusation in Money Laundering Case
April 21, 2005City Ethics Commission Fines Levied in Two Money Laundering Schemes Reach $736,000
April 12, 2005Director Issues Public Accusation for Improper Solicitation of Campaign Money from City Employees on 2001 Elections
April 4, 2005City Ethics Commission Director Issues Public Accusation for Political Money Laundering in 2001 and 2003 City Elections
February 14, 2005City Ethics Commission Levies $358,115 in fines for Campaign Finance Violations
February 8, 2005Ethics Commission Director Issues Public Accusation for Political Money Laundering in 2001 and 2003 City Elections
January 10, 2005City Ethics Commission Levies $11,014 in Fines for Campaign Finance Violations
October 15, 2004City Ethics Commission Director Issues Public Accusation
July 12, 2004Commission Levies $14,710 in Fines for Campaign Finance Violations
May 11, 2004Commission Levies $7,637 Fine
January 13, 2004Commission Levies Fine for Campaign Violations
December 9, 2003Executive Director Issues Public Accusation
November 10, 2003Commission Levies $81,723 in Fines
Sept. 9, 2003Commission Issues Accusation for Campaign Violation
September 4, 2003
