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Mr. Wilson stressed that the purpose of the lobbyist registrar was to provide an <br />equal chance for individuals to talk to the Board about a quasi judicial matter, and to provide <br />transparency. <br />door policy. <br />Jeff Thompson, Seville Avenue, supported the Board for maintaining an open <br />Brian Curley, 4101 Ocean Drive, opposed the lobbyist registrar. He asked the <br />Board to think through this decision, which might impact the ability of individuals to petition <br />their own government. <br />Commissioner Flescher was opposed to having an avenue of registry for lobbyists. <br />His key points were: (1) concern that the lobbyists would take precedence, and supersede the <br />opportunity for individual citizens to speak with the Commissioners; (2) registering lobbyists <br />might be an additional expense to staff and taxpayers; (3) the County already maintains a local, <br />approachable, transparent government; and (4) if a quasi judicial matter is inadvertently <br />discussed, a protection for the Commissioners already exists, in the form of public disclosure. <br />Vice Chairman Davis wanted to have the ability to speak to someone about a quasi <br />judicial issue, and wondered whether the subject form would enable him to do so. <br />Attorney Collins explained that a procedure for discussing quasi judicial matters <br />could be established, such that a form could be filled out and made part of the public record. <br />Further discussion ensued between the Commissioners and Attorney Collins <br />regarding whether various matters, on which the Board receives public inquiries, would be <br />25 <br />March 11, 2008 <br />