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Lobbying Disclosure: Corbett and Associates for Gerber Shaw & Yoder Inc.

Original title: CORBETT AND ASSOCIATES MICHAEL Y. lobbying for GERBER SHAW & YODER INC.

Record date · June 20, 2026

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What This Bill Does

This document discloses activity and payments made by Gerber Shaw & Yoder Inc. to Corbett and Associates during the first quarter of 2000. It notes that the funds paid to the lobbyist originated as a from Fresno County.

Why it matters

This disclosure identifies the flow of $2,502 in public funds from Fresno County to a private firm via a third-party contractor.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Indirectly affected

Fresno County taxpayers

Public funds from the county were used as a pass-through payment for lobbying services.

Directly affected

Gerber Shaw & Yoder Inc.

The firm acted as the client for lobbying services and the conduit for county funds.

Key Facts

  • Corbett and Associates received $2,502 for lobbying services during the period of January 1, 2000, to March 31, 2000.
  • The client for these lobbying services was Gerber Shaw & Yoder Inc.
  • The funds paid to the lobbyist were identified as a pass-through payment originating from Fresno County.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a pass-through payment?
In this context, it refers to funds that originated from Fresno County and were transferred through Gerber Shaw & Yoder Inc. to the firm.
What period does this lobbying report cover?
The report covers the first quarter of the year 2000, specifically January 1, 2000, through March 31, 2000.

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Lobbying Activity

CORBETT AND ASSOCIATES MICHAEL Y.

on behalf of GERBER SHAW & YODER INC.

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GERBER SHAW & YODER INC.

on behalf of CORBETT AND ASSOCIATES MICHAEL Y.

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Full breakdown

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Discoveries

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financial connection90% confidence

Public Funding of Lobbying

The document explicitly links public county funds to a private lobbying payment, suggesting a pass-through arrangement.

Connected Entities

Gerber Shaw & Yoder Inc., Michael Y., Fresno County and 1 more

Sources

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www.sos.ca.gov

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  • Controversy50
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