Anaheim needs a little more sunshine

In a city that has been dogged by allegations of sweetheart deals in recent years, Anaheim’s decision to adopt a sunshine ordinance is a positive step forward for government transparency.
Among the highlights of the proposal are rules that would ban council members from hiring staff who moonlight as lobbyists that have business dealings with the city.
“The city would also require lobbyists to pay a yet-to-be-determined amount to register with the city, and report on a regular basis w