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Ben Weinberg of Citizens Union on Strengthening Regulations for Political Consulting and Fundraising Activities by Lobbyists in New York City

2:32:53

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4 min

Weinberg expresses support for legislative measures aimed at enhancing disclosure and regulation of political consulting and fundraising activities by lobbyists in New York City.

  • He highlights the persistent issue of dual service firms serving both political campaigns and lobbying city government
  • Weinberg advocates for Intro 742, a bill to limit lobbying firms' ability to assist in electing candidates they later intend to lobby
  • He recommends expanding the bill's scope to cover staff/appointees of elected officials and preventing lobbying firms from circumventing restrictions
  • Weinberg supports improved transparency in lobbying disclosure reports and a ban on lobbyists bundling donations
  • He backs expanding post-employment restrictions for city officials to align with state rules while cautioning about impacts on recruitment and retention