Local planning committee logs multiple recusals and clarifies conflict process

At a meeting of the Poughkeepsie Local Planning Committee, several members disclosed potential conflicts of interest tied to applications under review and the committee discussed how recusals would be handled during project evaluations. The committee heard an overview of the code of conduct and accepted multiple recusal forms before introducing the projects.

The code of conduct was read aloud by a staff member, who reminded members that “If you have a potential conflict of interest regarding a project you believe will be discussed during the meeting, please disclose it and recuse yourself from any discussion or vote on that project.” That guidance framed the early part of the meeting as…