Board adopts tougher policy on lobbyists
Lobbyists who break county rules could face stiffer fines and penalties under a measure adopted Tuesday by the county Board of Supervisors.
The action could bar firms that do not comply with lobbying rules from future contracts or cancel their existing contracts.
County officials must present recommendations for establishing stricter lobbying penalties to the board by Aug. 21.
The matter was prompted by a $2,000 fine against the company Maximus, which has a $23-million contract with the Department of Public Social Services, for not filing a quarterly lobbying report.
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