LA Mayor Karen Bass declined $600 gift basket from the Kardashians
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has declined a $600 gift basket sent to her by Kim Kardashian, according to Reuters editor Ben Welsh. The basket reportedly included Skims shapewear, liquor, hot sauce, and several high-end beauty items. The city’s ethics commission limits gifts from “reportable sources” to $590 per source per year. Kardashian’s basket would have put Bass over that limit by $10. Elected officials in Los Angeles cannot accept gifts, but they can accept items worth up to $100 from a restricted source. Bass has received more than 130 gifts since she was sworn in as mayor in December, including a $229 custom Dodgers jersey and a $260 Los Angeles FC soccer jersey, which were both returned. Other declined gifts include a $156 skincare package and a $400 gift set of shirts, jackets, and shoes.
FAQs:
What gift did Kim Kardashian send to Karen Bass?
Kim Kardashian reportedly sent a gift basket worth $600 to Karen Bass, which included Skims shapewear, liquor, hot sauce, and several high-end beauty items.
Why did Karen Bass decline the gift?
Karen Bass declined the gift for ethical reasons – the city’s ethics commission limits gifts from “reportable sources” to $590 per source per year, and Kardashian’s basket would have put Bass over that limit by $10.
What is the limit for gifts to elected officials in Los Angeles?
Elected officials in Los Angeles cannot accept gifts, but they can accept items worth up to $100 from a restricted source. Any gift totaling more than $50 is legally required to be disclosed.
What other gifts has Karen Bass declined?
Bass has received more than 130 gifts since she was sworn in as mayor in December, including a $229 custom Dodgers jersey and a $260 Los Angeles FC soccer jersey, which were both returned. Other declined gifts include a $156 skincare package and a $400 gift set of shirts, jackets, and shoes.
The Kardashian’s $600 gift basket declined by LA Mayor Karen Bass.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has declined a gift basket sent to her by reality TV stars the Kardashian-Jenner clan. The swag bag reportedly cost $600 and included hot sauce, liquor, and beauty items from Kim Kardashian’s brand Skims. Bass declined the gift due to ethical reasons, alongside many other gifts sent to her during her time as mayor. The basket was ultimately returned due to the city’s ethics commission limiting gifts to $590 per source per year. Elected officials in Los Angeles are prohibited from accepting gifts and can only receive items worth up to $100 from restricted sources.