Lobbyists - Research and Filings

Lobbyist Filings and Records

As of 2010, the contents of lobbyist monthly disclosure reports are viewable using the Ethics Commission's web site to view the monthly disclosure reports (see Monthly Summaries of Lobbyist Activity below).

The Ethics Commission also tracks which lobbyists filed 2010 electronic reports and the date the reports were filed. Filing dates can be found in the Ethics Commission's database viewable on the Ethics Commission's web site. The lobbyist filings in the database are integrated with the Ethics Commission's campaign finance filings.  To search for lobbyist filings, use the "Search by Name" option to search for the name of the filer.  Alternatively, you can monitor recent lobbyist filings by using the "Search Filings by Date" option and check "Search Lobbyists Only". 

Lobbyist disclosure reports from 1996-2009 were filed on paper and recorded in a database viewable on the Ethics Commission web site. Forms were scanned after they are processed and attached to the records in the database.  Filings that have been scanned have a "View" link next to the record in the database.  Scanned forms are in PDF format.  Filings that have not yet been scanned are marked as "Visit Office" and can be viewed in the Ethics Commission's office during regular business hours from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.

Monthly Summaries of Lobbyist Activity (2010)

Under amendments to the San Francisco Lobbyist Ordinance effective January 1, 2010, a lobbyists is any individual who receives or is promised economic consideration of $3,000 or more within three consecutive calendar months for lobbyist services; and on behalf of the persons providing the economic consideration, makes any contact with an officer of the City and County.  Lobbyists are required to register with the Commission and disclose activity on a monthly basis.

The Ethics Commission provides the public with a web site to view the monthly disclosure reports including a directory of lobbyists, firms, clients, lobbying subject areas, and contacted public officials.  Lobbyist activity can be searched, including political contributions made or delivered to candidates, contacts of public officials, payments promised by clients, and activity expenses.  The web site will be updated every month as lobbyists file disclosure reports.

Quarterly Summaries of Lobbyist Activity (1996-2009)

Information about lobbyist activity from 1996-2009 is summarized in quarterly lobbyist reports prepared by the Ethics Commission.

		2009	2008
		1Q	1Q
		2Q	2Q
		3Q	3Q
		4Q	4Q

2007	2006	2005	2004
1Q	1Q	1Q	1Q
2Q	2Q	2Q	2Q
3Q	3Q	3Q	3Q
4Q	4Q	4Q	4Q

2003	2002	2001	2000
1Q	1Q	1Q	1Q
2Q	2Q	2Q	2Q
3Q	3Q	3Q	3Q
4Q	4Q	4Q	4Q

1999	1998	1997	1996
1Q	1Q	1Q	1Q
2Q	2Q	2Q	2Q
3Q	3Q	3Q	3Q
4Q	4Q	4Q	4Q