April 30, 2016
Airbnb contributed $230,000 to candidates and measures on the June 7 ballot in the days leading up to and just after legislation was introduced at theBoard of Supervisors that could expose the short-term rental company to millions of dollars in fines and potential misdemeanor charges. The contributions were detailed in the latest round of campaign finance reports required by the San Francisco Ethics Commission, which cover the start of the year through April 23. The deadline for filing was Thursday at midnight…
Source: http://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/Airbnb-spends-230-000-on-S-F-candidates-and-7384678.php