June 28, 2018 •
San Antonio Passes Ordinance Expanding Campaign Disclosure Rules
This month, the San Antonio City Council approved substantial changes to the campaign finance and ethics codes. The new ordinance requires additional campaign finance reports and disclosure of the name and title of anyone contributing $100 or more to a […]
This month, the San Antonio City Council approved substantial changes to the campaign finance and ethics codes.
The new ordinance requires additional campaign finance reports and disclosure of the name and title of anyone contributing $100 or more to a council member or mayoral campaign.
In the same council meeting, an ordinance increasing campaign contribution limits by 50% did not pass as a result of a tied vote.
The new disclosure and reporting rules will go into effect starting on July 1, the beginning of the next campaign cycle.
The passed changes are not yet available online but are anticipated by the City Clerk to be available this week.
September 21, 2017 •
San Antonio Ethics and Campaign Finance Revisions Move to Council for Approval
Recommendations by the city’s Ethics Review Board are on their way to be reviewed by the full City Council after the Council’s Governance Committee, chaired by Mayor Ron Nirenberg, reviewed the proposed changes Wednesday. Mayor Nirenberg stated the recommendations are […]
Recommendations by the city’s Ethics Review Board are on their way to be reviewed by the full City Council after the Council’s Governance Committee, chaired by Mayor Ron Nirenberg, reviewed the proposed changes Wednesday.
Mayor Nirenberg stated the recommendations are a good launching pad for more comprehensive ethics reforms in the future.
The campaign finance and ethics code recommendations include changes to the process of handling and identifying ethics violations, and tighter rules regarding campaign contributions from contractors and sub-contractors seeking city contracts as well as zoning applicants and their lobbyists.
City Council is expected to review the reform package in the coming months.
Photo of San Antonio City Hall by RYAN LOYD / TPR NEWS
September 15, 2017 •
San Antonio Finalizes Campaign Finance Proposals
After review and finalization, a package of campaign finance code revisions is going to the City Council Governance Committee for approval. Proposed revisions include language creating a blackout period for owners or top executives of primary bidders on city contracts […]
After review and finalization, a package of campaign finance code revisions is going to the City Council Governance Committee for approval.
Proposed revisions include language creating a blackout period for owners or top executives of primary bidders on city contracts making contributions to a council campaign within a certain time frame when the contract is out to bid.
Some members of the Ethics Board fear tighter campaign finance laws will decrease political activity and lead to political problems and controversy while others are happy to see steps taken towards transparency.
The committee will meet Sept. 20 to review the proposed changes completed by the City’s Ethics Review Board this week.
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