This is a directory of lobbyists registered with the Ethics Commission. Learn more
about the lobbyist program at the SF
Ethics Commission website. Contact and Expenditure Lobbyists both show up in this
dataset. Lobbyists active only prior to 2018 were not required to file a "Registration"
type statement, and will not appear in this dataset. Those lobbyist's filings and
activities will still appear in the corresponding lobbyst datasets.

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.

This dataset is updated with a sync script that checks nightly for new filings. Lobbyists are required to register and file monthly statements.

Only the most recent firm for a lobbyist is displayed.

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.

A. SUMMARY
This dataset shows activity expenses reported by registered contact lobbyists. Learn more about the lobbyist program at the SF Ethics Commission website.

B. HOW THE DATASET IS CREATED
Lobbyists are required to register with the Ethics Commission and file monthly statements reporting their activity.

C. UPDATE PROCESS
Data from the lobbyist system is synched nightly to DataSF. If any filings have been accepted since the last update, the sync reflects new activity on those filings.

D. HOW TO USE THIS DATASET
Activities are self reported by lobbyists on monthly statements. Please refer to the SF Ethics Commission website to learn more about the lobbyist program.

A. SUMMARY
This dataset shows Contacts of Public Officials reported by registered contact lobbyists on their monthly statements. Learn more about the lobbyist program at the SF Ethics Commission website.

B. HOW THE DATASET IS CREATED
Lobbyists are required to register with the Ethics Commission and file monthly statements reporting their activity.

C. UPDATE PROCESS
Data from the lobbyist system is synched nightly to DataSF. If any filings have been accepted since the last update, the sync reflects new activity on those filings.

D. HOW TO USE THIS DATASET
Activities are self reported by lobbyists on monthly statements. Please refer to the SF Ethics Commission website to learn more about the lobbyist program.

A. SUMMARY
This dataset shows Received Payments reported by Contact lobbyists on their monthly statements. Learn more about the lobbyist program at the SF Ethics Commission website.

B. HOW THE DATASET IS CREATED
Lobbyists are required to register with the Ethics Commission and file monthly statements reporting their activity.

C. UPDATE PROCESS
Data from the lobbyist system is synched nightly to DataSF. If any filings have been accepted since the last update, the sync reflects new activity on those filings.

D. HOW TO USE THIS DATASET
Activities are self reported by lobbyists on monthly statements. Please refer to the SF Ethics Commission website to learn more about the lobbyist program.

A. SUMMARY
This dataset shows activity reported by registered lobbyists on their monthly statements. Learn more about the lobbyist program at the SF Ethics Commission website.
Activities from both Contact and Expenditure lobbyists are combined in this dataset.

B. HOW THE DATASET IS CREATED
Lobbyists are required to register with the Ethics Commission and file monthly statements reporting their activity.

C. UPDATE PROCESS
Data from the lobbyist system is synched nightly to DataSF. If any filings have been accepted since the last update, the sync reflects new activity on those filings.

D. HOW TO USE THIS DATASET
Activities are self reported by lobbyists on monthly statements. All types of activities are reflected on this dataset, please refer to the SF Ethics Commission website to learn more about the lobbyist program.
Refer to the "related content using this data" section below for links to filtered views by activity type, which limit the visible columns and may be more useful for analysis.

A. SUMMARY
This dataset shows Campaign Contributions reported by registered lobbyists on their monthly statements. Learn more about the lobbyist program at the SF Ethics Commission website.
Activities from both Contact and Expenditure lobbyists are combined in this dataset.

B. HOW THE DATASET IS CREATED
Lobbyists are required to register with the Ethics Commission and file monthly statements reporting their activity.

C. UPDATE PROCESS
Data from the lobbyist system is synched nightly to DataSF. If any filings have been accepted since the last update, the sync reflects new activity on those filings.

D. HOW TO USE THIS DATASET
Activities are self reported by lobbyists on monthly statements. Please refer to the SF Ethics Commission website to learn more about the lobbyist program.

A. SUMMARY
This dataset shows activity reported by registered lobbyists on their monthly statements. Learn more about the lobbyist program at the SF Ethics Commission website.
Activities from both Contact and Expenditure lobbyists are combined in this dataset.

B. HOW THE DATASET IS CREATED
Lobbyists are required to register with the Ethics Commission and file monthly statements reporting their activity.

C. UPDATE PROCESS
Data from the lobbyist system is synched nightly to DataSF. If any filings have been accepted since the last update, the sync reflects new activity on those filings.

D. HOW TO USE THIS DATASET
Activities are self reported by lobbyists on monthly statements. Please refer to the SF Ethics Commission website to learn more about the lobbyist program.

A. SUMMARY
This dataset shows total payments made per reporting period as reported by expenditure lobbyists on monthly statements. Learn more about the lobbyist program at the SF Ethics Commission website.

B. HOW THE DATASET IS CREATED
Lobbyists are required to register with the Ethics Commission and file monthly statements reporting their activity.

C. UPDATE PROCESS
Data from the lobbyist system is synched nightly to DataSF. If any filings have been accepted since the last update, the sync reflects new activity on those filings.

D. HOW TO USE THIS DATASET
Activities are self reported by lobbyists on monthly statements. Please refer to the SF Ethics Commission website to learn more about the lobbyist program.

A. SUMMARY
This dataset shows employment activity reported by registered lobbyists on their monthly statements. Learn more about the lobbyist program at the SF Ethics Commission website.
Activities from both Contact and Expenditure lobbyists are combined in this dataset.

B. HOW THE DATASET IS CREATED
Lobbyists are required to register with the Ethics Commission and file monthly statements reporting their activity.

C. UPDATE PROCESS
Data from the lobbyist system is synched nightly to DataSF. If any filings have been accepted since the last update, the sync reflects new activity on those filings.

D. HOW TO USE THIS DATASET
Activities are self reported by lobbyists on monthly statements. Please refer to the SF Ethics Commission website to learn more about the lobbyist program.