More than 50 individuals, companies and advocacy groups legally lobby San Jose each year about subjects including Google developments and cannabis. Lobbying is governed by the city’s lobbying ordinance, which requires lobbyists to register, pay annual fees and file weekly reports disclosing conversations with city officials. But 501(c)(3) nonprofits, or charitable nonprofits, are exempt from … Continue reading Should San Jose require nonprofits to disclose lobbying?