Summary
Two residents said the Ethics Board chair is business partners with a board member and that the chair dominated the June 30 meeting, questioning whether the board can fairly judge councilors. Councilor Faloon's ethics ordinance (26-237) got its first reading.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 14, 2026.
Impact analysis
One speaker said the city has spent over $13,000 on outside legal fees for internal ethics disputes.
Residents seeking fair, equal application of the ethics code.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council Workshop (Regular) - Oct 14, 2026
After an ethics finding against Councilor Wayne Mallar, the city's racial equity committee recommended a facilitated cultural competency training. Councilors broadened the idea, arguing all councilors could benefit since the flat fee covers multiple attendees.
City Council (Regular) - Jul 13, 2026
Two residents said the Ethics Board chair is business partners with a board member and that the chair dominated the June 30 meeting, questioning whether the board can fairly judge councilors. Councilor Faloon's ethics ordinance (26-237) got its first reading.
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