What happened on Friday, 18 August 2023
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
De Costa calls for independence and integrity in the San Francisco Ethics Commission.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commission approves Tracy Packer's request to support AIDS Foundation during leadership transition.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Residents call for ethics reform and independent investigations at public comment session.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
At its Aug. 18 meeting the commission approved the consent calendar (minutes and stipulations), elected Commissioner Finlave as vice chair for Aug. 2023–Feb. 2024, and ratified a DHR‑selected executive recruitment firm; all motions passed unanimously 4–0.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commission discusses implications of new dual employment rules on city workers and nonprofits.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Community members pay tribute to advocate Charlie Mark Stellar following his tragic death.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commission votes to place ethics reform measures on March 2024 ballot for voters.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
Commission members reflect on Charlie Mostellar's impactful service and dedication to public ethics
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The Ethics Commission approved a limited post‑employment waiver Aug. 18 allowing Tracy Packer to accept a short‑term consulting role with the San Francisco AIDS Foundation to ensure program continuity; the waiver runs through Jan. 2024 and passed 4–0.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The Ethics Commission’s audit division reported Aug. 18 that it has begun addressing a backlog of campaign audits, plans to contract external help, and intends to expand lobbying audits and a Form 700 post‑filing compliance program; division currently staffs one manager and three auditors.
San Francisco City, San Francisco County, California
The San Francisco Ethics Commission voted unanimously Aug. 18 to place a multi-part ballot measure on the March 5, 2024 ballot that would strengthen gift restrictions, expand annual ethics training to Form 700 filers and add procedural changes; commissioners amended language to remove a broadly worded dual‑employment prohibition after stakeholder concerns.