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Lobbyist Filings Directory
A. SUMMARY
This is a directory of lobbyist statements filed with the Ethics Commission. Learn more about the lobbyist program at the SF Ethics Commission website.
B. HOW THE DATASET IS CREATED
Lobbyists are required to register and file regular statements with the Ethics Commission. This dataset is updated with the lobbyist filings. The live lobbyist system can be accessed as well.
C. UPDATE PROCESS
This dataset is updated with a sync script that checks nightly for new filings.
D. HOW TO USE THIS DATASET
This dataset contains the metadata for all filings received. An individual filing can be amended by a lobbyist, superseding the content of the original filing.
Complete Metadata
| @type | dcat:Dataset |
|---|---|
| accessLevel | public |
| contactPoint |
{
"fn": "San Francisco Ethics Commission",
"@type": "vcard:Contact",
"hasEmail": "mailto:no-reply@data.sfgov.org"
}
|
| description | <strong>A. SUMMARY</strong> This is a directory of lobbyist statements filed with the Ethics Commission. Learn more about the lobbyist program at the <a href="https://sfethics.org/guidance/lobbyists">SF Ethics Commission</a> website. <strong>B. HOW THE DATASET IS CREATED</strong> Lobbyists are required to register and file regular statements with the Ethics Commission. This dataset is updated with the lobbyist filings. The <a href="https://netfile.com/lobbyistpub/#sfo">live lobbyist system</a> can be accessed as well. <strong>C. UPDATE PROCESS</strong> This dataset is updated with a sync script that checks nightly for new filings. <strong>D. HOW TO USE THIS DATASET</strong> This dataset contains the metadata for all filings received. An individual filing can be amended by a lobbyist, superseding the content of the original filing. |
| distribution |
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|
| identifier | https://data.sfgov.org/api/views/vckx-s5ks |
| issued | 2021-06-30 |
| keyword |
[
"ethics",
"lobbyist"
]
|
| landingPage | https://data.sfgov.org/d/vckx-s5ks |
| license | http://opendatacommons.org/licenses/pddl/1.0/ |
| modified | 2026-02-20 |
| publisher |
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"name": "data.sfgov.org",
"@type": "org:Organization"
}
|
| theme |
[
"City Management and Ethics"
]
|
| title | Lobbyist Filings Directory |
