Dear Editor,

As the City considers the upcoming 13 Item regarding overhaul of the City’s lobbying policy, three critical issues need to be addressed if the new policy is to have any real impact ("Council to Consider Barring Lobbyists From Boards and Commissions," July 8, 2021).

Those issues are:

Santa Monica-specific Objectives
Definition of a Lobbyist or Legislative Advocate
Policy Administration

Read More: https://www.surfsantamonica.com/ssm_site/the_lookout/letters/Letters-2021/07_12_2021_LETTERS_Santa_Monica_Needs_More_Sunshine_in_the_Decision_making_Process.html