The State's political ethics watchdog on Thursday advised the City that Councilmember Oscar de la Torre does not have a financial conflict of interest in the voting rights lawsuit against Santa Monica.

The advice from the Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) comes after the City Council determined in a 4 to 2 vote last Tuesday that de la Torre has a conflict of interest that bars him from participating in closed door sessions pertaining to the case.

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