Lobbying Disclosure: Smith & Kempton for Emeryville Redevelopment Agency
June 20, 2026
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The Frame
The Emeryville Redevelopment Agency paid $5,000 to influence state-level transportation funding and specific legislative bills during the first three months of 2000.
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Emeryville Redevelopment Agency
The agency authorized the expenditure of funds for professional lobbying services.
Smith & Kempton
The firm received payment to perform advocacy work on behalf of the client.
Last recorded activity June 20, 2026.
Next step not available in the current record.
Summary
Key Facts
- The Emeryville Redevelopment Agency paid $5,000 to Smith & Kempton for lobbying services.
- The reporting period for these activities was January 1, 2000, through March 31, 2000.
- Lobbying efforts focused on Assembly Bill (AB) 97 and Senate Bill (SB) 1298.
- Lobbying efforts included advocacy regarding state transportation items within the state budget.
- Lobbying efforts included advocacy regarding the State Petroleum Violation Escrow Account funds.
Why It Matters
The Emeryville Redevelopment Agency paid $5,000 to influence state-level transportation funding and specific legislative bills during the first three months of 2000.
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Lobbying Activity
SMITH & KEMPTON
on behalf of EMERYVILLE REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
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Focus on Petroleum Funds
The agency specifically targeted the State Petroleum Violation Escrow Account, suggesting an interest in energy or transportation-related infrastructure funding.
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Sources
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Analysis Score
0–100- Significance40How much this matters to a regular citizen
- Controversy10Intensity of disagreement among stakeholders
- Entertainment5Compellingness for a non-policy-wonk reader
- Buzz5Current news / social attention level
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