Only one San Diego County Supervisor Pays to Rent a District Office. The Landlord? A Major Donor.
Anderson’s lack of disclosure about his relationship to the Hamanns likely creates the appearance of a conflict of interest, said Davina Hurt, a government ethics expert at Santa Clara University.
“The fact that this is a political donor raises questions as to why this location has been chosen and whose interest it serves,” Hurt said.
“Ethics in government isn’t about perfection,” she added. “It’s about just trying hard to be accountable, transparent and maintaining public trust.”
Davina Hurt, director, government ethics, quoted by San Diego Union Tribune.
Oct 13, 2025