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Ethics Commission

Stipulations and Orders

The Ethics Commission resolves its enforcement actions in a variety of ways, including issuing enforcement orders following administrative hearings, negotiating the terms of stipulated settlements, and concluding minor cases through streamlined programs.

Stipulations

The Commission staff and respondent may resolve an enforcement matter through a negotiated settlement, which typically involves the payment of a monetary penalty to the City's General Fund. All stipulations are submitted to the Ethics Commission for approval.

Date Violation Case Name Case Number
Lobbying Disclosure Kathleen McIntosh 2004-11
Campaign Disclosure Dwayne Crenshaw 2004-10
Campaign Disclosure Equity Residential Properties Management Corporation 2004-04
Statement of Economic Interests Leslie Sanguinetti 2003-48
Vendor Debt Ron Roberts 2002-43 AMENDMENT
Statement of Economic Interests Michael Madigan 2002-67
Campaign Disclosure Clear Channel Outdoor, Inc. 2002-01
Campaign Disclosure Planned Parenthood Affiliates of California Action Fund 2002-18
Vendor Debt Ron Roberts 2002-43
Campaign Disclosure Byron Wear 2002-03
Contribution Limits League of Conservation Voters, San Diego; Michael Beck 2002-06
Campaign Disclosure San Diego City Firefighters Local 145 2002-13
Contributions from Organizations The Lincoln Club of San Diego County 2002-07

Administrative Enforcement Orders

In lieu of settling an enforcement matter, a respondent may elect to proceed to an administrative hearing for a determination regarding violations of the City's campaign, lobbying, or ethics laws. Following the hearing, the Commission may issue an Administrative Enforcement Order requiring the respondent to pay a monetary penalty to the City's General Fund.

Date Violation Case Name
04/20/16 money laundering Advantage Towing and Ayman Arekat (Case No. 2013-15): Administrative Enforcement Order; Resolution
07/13/12 campaign violations B.D. Howard (Case No. 2010-42): Administrative Enforcement Order; Resolution
08/16/10 conflict of interest Nancy Graham (Case No. 2008-54): Administrative Enforcement Order; Resolution
05/03/10 campaign disclosure Marti Emerald (Case No. 2008-73): Administrative Enforcement Order; Resolution
07/11/08 campaign violations Luis Acle (Case No. 2006-59): Administrative Enforcement Order; Resolution