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Carlsbad council reaffirms code of ethics for elected officials and volunteers, agrees to revisit wording later
Summary
After public testimony both supporting and opposing DEI language, the council unanimously approved the annual code of ethics and public service values, while directing staff and the city attorney to monitor legal developments and return with any recommended changes.
The City Council on Oct. 13 reviewed and reaffirmed the council code of ethics and public service values adopted in 2021 and approved annually, voting unanimously to confirm the current language while directing staff to monitor legal developments and return with recommendations for any needed revisions.
Director of Constituent and Clerk Services Faviola Medina briefed council on the item’s history: the council originally requested a formal code in 2021, held facilitated workshops and adopted the code Nov. 16, 2021; the council has reviewed the code annually since. Staff also noted a boards and commissions code of ethics was approved April 29, 2025 and that a 2024 motion…
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