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Matching of contributions bundled by lobbyists or those on the doing business data list
2:54:58
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Council Member Lincoln Restler inquires about the matching of contributions bundled by lobbyists or individuals on the doing business data list. Executive Director Paul Seamus Ryan provides limited information on the topic.
- Contributions bundled by lobbyists or individuals on the doing business data list are not matched.
- The CFB executive director was unsure if there is an affirmative requirement for campaigns to notify potential donors that their contributions may not be matchable due to an intermediary's involvement.
- Ryan offered to consult with his legal team and provide more information on the notification requirements at a later time.
Lincoln Restler
2:54:58
We certainly are doing our best to push that through and appreciate your partnership on it.
2:55:04
Contributions bundled by individuals who are lobbyists or appear on the doing business data list, know, as we all know, are not matched.
2:55:12
Are campaigns obligated to inform donors that those donations will
2:55:17
be matched when there's a solicitation by a lobbyist or somebody on the doing business data list who has doing business data list who has significant business interest before the city.
2:55:26
Is there a penalty for failing to do so?
Justin Brannan
2:55:17
not
Paul Seamus Ryan
2:55:28
I don't know off the top of my head if there's an affirmative requirement to notify potential donors if the if the fact that the intermediary is involved makes that contribution not matchable.
2:55:40
Would certainly be happy to look into that question, confer with my legal team and get back to you on it.