Mayor Bass Announces Stricter Ethics Rules for Los Angeles City Staff

Published on December 1, 2023

LOS ANGELES—Staff working in the mayor’s office will be expected to abide by new, stricter ethics rules, Mayor Karen Bass announced Nov. 30. “We must move to restore trust and faith in City Hall and ensure that City Hall is working for the people of Los Angeles,” Ms. Bass said in a statement. “These reforms are a good step towards those goals.” In a memo released Nov. 30, the mayor’s office outlined policy and processes to guide her staff and help identify, and avoid conflicts of interest from engaging in pursuits outside of city duties, which are called “Outside Activities.”...

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