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Council splits on ethics commission nominee; Natalie J. Levesque fails confirmation after roll‑call vote
Summary
The City Council approved multiple board and commission nominees but voted down Natalie J. Levesque’s appointment to the Ethics Advisory Commission after a recorded roll call. Council debated concerns about impartiality and outside political activity tied to a family member before the vote.
The Dallas City Council on Oct. 1 approved a slate of nominees to city boards and commissions but rejected a single nominee — Natalie J. Levesque — for the Ethics Advisory Commission after an extended debate and a recorded roll call.
Background and nomination Councilmember William Roth nominated Natalie J. Levesque, a licensed attorney and adjunct law professor at SMU who works as senior counsel at Google, for one of the Ethics Advisory Commission seats. Roth described her legal training, confidentiality obligations and community engagement in support of the nomination.
Debate and concerns Several councilmembers opposed the nomination, citing concerns about impartiality and political activity tied to Ms. Levesque’s spouse. Chair Chad West and others said the…
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