These conflicts of interest are rampant. Here is a recent example from San Diego by a company called Accela: Another hopeful using [lobbying company] Presid

These conflicts of interest are rampant. Here is a recent example from San Diego by a company called Accela: Another hopeful using [lobbying company] Presidio’s services is Accela, which wants to get a “contract for IT support services within the Development Services Department.” Whether by coincidence or not, John Sasson of Orinda, California, who is listed as working in “business development” for Accela, kicked in $1050 for [San Diego Mayor] Faulconer’s reelection campaign on March 17, according to a March 18 disclosure report. Maybe Mr. Sasson is deeply interested in San Diego politics, despite living 500 miles away. http://www.sandiegoreader.com/news/2016/mar/30/radar-beer-money-influence-accela/ http://www.sandiegoreader.com/news/2016/mar/30/radar-beer-mo...