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Council Democrats and ethics

January 27, 2011 – 4:48 pm

In this week’s LEO, my Sixth & Jefferson column brought attention to the frustration Metro Council Democrats have with the local press due to a number of stories questioning their ethical decision-making. I thought it would be relevant to share parts of the conversation during their caucus meeting that couldn’t fit into this week’s edition, [...]

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Council passes comprehensive ethics reform

March 12, 2010 – 10:01 am

After stalling for nearly two years and going through a contentious debate, the Metro Council unanimously passed an ethics ordinance that amends and tightens the city’s code of ethics. The revised city bill now requires electronic posting of reports, changes rules for Metro officers and expands the reach of the Ethics Commission and number of [...]

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Debate over ethics ordinance still brewing

January 7, 2009 – 4:45 pm

The Metro Council once again has the new ethics ordinance on the agenda for tomorrow night. After delaying the measure at the end of 2008, the council is expected to pick back up on the debate that torpedoed the ordinance a few weeks earlier. Introduced by Councilman Ken Fleming, R-7, and co-sponsored by Councilman David [...]

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