Restoring the Public Trust – Lobbying and Special Interest Reform
As Governor, Phil Angelides will toughen lobbying rules, improve disclosure, increase penalties on conflicts of interest, and make clear that his appointees work for the public interest, and the public interest alone.
- Toughen lobbying rules.
The indictment and conviction of Washington lobbyist Jack Abramoff have turned national attention to Washington's K Street, and the need for lobbying reform. California's rules regulating lobbying haven't kept up with massive spending or the new special-interest techniques for influencing decision-making. As Governor, Phil Angelides will back a series of lobbying reforms to clean up Sacramento's K Street.
- Disclose contributions that benefit the Governor.
Arnold Schwarzenegger has taken millions of dollars––for personal lodging, personal promotion, events, and expensive foreign junkets–– and he has refused to disclose the source of that money. As Governor, Phil Angelides will put in place new rules requiring California’s Governor to disclose the source of all funds donated to pay for such purposes.
- Enact tougher penalties for conflicts violations.
As Governor, Phil Angelides will close the loopholes on conflict-of-interest rules and penalties for statewide office holders that apply to the legislature.
- Bar outside pay for top officials.
As Governor, Phil Angelides will insist that everyone working in the Governor’s office have only one employer: the people of California. He will prohibit them from simultaneously working for the state and another employer, which both Governor Schwarzenegger and his staff have done.
To read more about Phil Angelides’ plan restore the public trust and reform Sacramento, click here.
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