Portland’s lobbying regulations were passed a year ago and have been in effect for about eight months.  Its purpose is to increase transparency in City government.

Over 50 lobbying entities registered under the regulations. The number of entities that filed reports has increased each quarter. Sam and staff performed a thorough review of the registration procedures and submitted a report critiquing the system and making recommendations. 

An update to the lobbying regulations was unanimously adopted requiring all elected city officials to submit declarations whether or not they have received gifts.  However, although council was not prepared to reduce the 16-hour threshold requiring registration, there was strong support for this change from the public and advocates.

Sam will perform another 6-month review and submit a report in the fall of 2007.  The regulations require city lobbying entities to register with the city and report what city officials they talked with, the subject discussed, the amount of money spent to lobby and when the lobbying occurred.

Related Documents

• Original Ordinance
• Amended Ordinance
• Report to Council
• Powerpoint of Six-Month Review
• Rules Governing Lobbying Registration
  
• Lobbying Quarterly Reports

Milestones

• Additional Six month Reviews in April and October 2007

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