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Judge upholds state limits on lobbyist gift
Thursday, August 28, 2008 | No comments posted.
SALEM (AP) — A judge has upheld new limits on lobbyist gifts in Oregon’s government ethics law.
Portland lobbyist John DiLorenzo challenged the gift limits, saying they unconstitutionally restrict lobbyists’ free expression rights.
But Marion County Circuit Judge Joseph Guimond says the gift limits are constitutional and necessary to avoid any appearance that government officials are being corrupted by gifts.
Lobbyists can no longer spend more than $50 on each public official or legislator in a given year. Footing the bill for entertainment such as golf and concert tickets also is banned.
DiLorenzo says the ruling will be appealed.
Couple wins $300K from ex-contractor
PORTLAND (AP) — A Multnomah County jury has awarded a couple from Boring $300,000 in their lawsuit against former Oregon City contractor Wade McGilvra, whom they accused of fraud.
Customers and subcontractors filed more than 40 complaints against McGilvra before the Oregon Construction Contractors Board revoked his license in 2005.
Roy and Kris Weedman paid nearly $500,000 for a house that would double as a commercial wedding and reception hall. Upon completion in 2002, county building officials would not approve it for commercial use, saying it didn’t meet the building code.
The Weedmans initially filed a complaint with the Construction Contractors Board.
Portland lobbyist John DiLorenzo challenged the gift limits, saying they unconstitutionally restrict lobbyists’ free expression rights.
But Marion County Circuit Judge Joseph Guimond says the gift limits are constitutional and necessary to avoid any appearance that government officials are being corrupted by gifts.
Lobbyists can no longer spend more than $50 on each public official or legislator in a given year. Footing the bill for entertainment such as golf and concert tickets also is banned.
DiLorenzo says the ruling will be appealed.
Couple wins $300K from ex-contractor
PORTLAND (AP) — A Multnomah County jury has awarded a couple from Boring $300,000 in their lawsuit against former Oregon City contractor Wade McGilvra, whom they accused of fraud.
Customers and subcontractors filed more than 40 complaints against McGilvra before the Oregon Construction Contractors Board revoked his license in 2005.
Roy and Kris Weedman paid nearly $500,000 for a house that would double as a commercial wedding and reception hall. Upon completion in 2002, county building officials would not approve it for commercial use, saying it didn’t meet the building code.
The Weedmans initially filed a complaint with the Construction Contractors Board.
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