Phil Rath

Conflict of Interest

Fine: $5,000

FPPC No. 18/230

Phil Rath assumed office as a member of the Civic San Diego Board of Directors on July 28, 2015, where he presently serves. On August 9, 2018, Rath and the City of the San Diego Ethics Commission entered into a Stipulation, Decision, and Order regarding four violations of the City of San Diego Ethics Ordinance and paid a fine of $11,000. While serving on the Board of Civic San Diego, Rath failed to disclose a source of income on an Assuming Office Statement of Economic Interests and his Annual 2015 Statement of Economic Interests, in violation of Government Code Section 87300 (1 count). While serving on the Board, Rath voted on June 8, 2016 and June 22, 2016, in favor of applications submitted by a source of income, in violation of Government Code Section 87100 (1 count).