The resolution supports the Stop Ballroom Bribery Act, which aims to eliminate pay-to-play practices by limiting donations related to public property projects. It also urges local donors to return their contributions.
Resolution supporting the passage of the Stop Ballroom Bribery Act, S.3191 authored by United States (U.S.) Senator Elizabeth Warren and H.R. 6085 authored by U.S. Representative Robert Garcia, to root out pay-to-play by imposing donation restrictions to projects involving public property; and calling on local donors to return their donations.
How it got here
The legislation originated from concerns about potential corruption related to donations for public property projects, specifically prompted by the proposed construction of a White House ballroom.
In response to reports of wealthy individuals and corporations funding a new White House ballroom, Senator Warren and Representative Garcia introduced the Stop Ballroom Bribery Act (S.3191 and H.R.6085) to impose donation restrictions on public property projects.
Supervisor Chan drafted a resolution supporting the Stop Ballroom Bribery Act, confirming it as a routine, non-controversial matter.
The Board of Supervisors adopted Resolution No. 578-25, supporting the Stop Ballroom Bribery Act and calling on local donors to return their donations for the ballroom construction.
The Mayor returned the resolution unsigned, which allowed it to become effective without approval due to the lack of action within the required timeframe.
The Clerk of the Board transmitted the adopted resolution to the San Francisco congressional delegation.
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