California has a law that bars state legislators and statewide officials from lobbying their former colleagues within a year of their leaving office. Well, now that law applies to local political officials as well, thanks to new regulations passed and set to take effect July 1:
The restrictions cover all local elected officials, from city council members to county supervisors to school board members, county chief administrative officers, city managers and general managers for special districts.
These officials will be barred from acting as mouthpieces for any group or individual seeking a public benefit - be it a license, contract, grant or other consideration - from the agency the official formerly served. Officials who violate the law will face civil fines and possible criminal penalties.
Good job! Local politicians don't deserve a free pass on the revolving door issue any more than state or federal officials do.
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