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Resident says ethics complaint filed accusing Gorman of conflicts of interest; commissioners respond
Summary
A resident told the Brentwood Board of Commissioners she and her homeowners association filed a legal ethics complaint alleging four conflicts of interest by Commissioner/Mayor Mark Gorman and alleged undisclosed payments to his company.
At the April 28 Brentwood Board of Commissioners meeting, resident Amy Cawley Tyson told the commission her property owners association filed a legal ethics complaint that alleges four conflicts of interest involving Mark Gorman. Tyson spoke during public comment and said the complaint is now public record.
Tyson said she represents homeowners in the Governor’s Club subdivision and that the complaint alleges conflicts tied to Gorman’s simultaneous roles and financial relationships. “We moved forward as of last Friday with, a legal ethics complaint against Mark Gorman. It includes 4 conflicts of interest and, areas of concern, which is now a matter of public record,” Tyson said. She added that “We've paid, Mark Gorman and his company, millions of dollars.”
Why it matters: The complaint, as described by Tyson, is a matter between private parties and whatever investigative authority the city or state ethics processes provide. Commissioners did not take formal action on the complaint at the April 28 meeting; several speakers said the city would address ethical concerns through established processes.
Other speakers raised related concerns about transparency and campaigning. Resident Randy Smith criticized certain commissioners for silence and said the approaching elections would let voters weigh leadership. Several commissioners acknowledged the complaint and public concern while urging civility and due process. Commissioner Spears said the city will “deal with the ethic concerns thoroughly and appropriately.” City Attorney Kristen Corn explained that agenda items such as “old business” and “new business” appear on the agenda by code and described how items may later be placed or discussed; she did not comment on the particulars of the ethics filing.
No commission vote or formal disciplinary action was taken at the meeting. Tyson declined to outline the four alleged conflicts on the floor, saying they are a matter of public record and are available for review.
