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Austin Ethics Review Commission dismisses two preliminary complaints after complainant fails to appear
Summary
On Feb. 6 the City of Austin Ethics Review Commission dismissed two preliminary complaints filed by Adam Haines — against Mike Siegel and Zachary John Scott Faddis — after Haines did not appear for required hearings. Both dismissals were without prejudice and approved by a 7-0 vote.
The City of Austin Ethics Review Commission dismissed two preliminary complaints filed by Adam Haines on Feb. 6, 2025, after Haines did not appear for required preliminary hearings.
The commission met at Austin City Hall in Boards and Commissions Room 1101. After returning from a closed executive session, commissioners heard that the complainant was not present and that counsel had attempted to locate him in the building. Vice Chair Lowe moved to dismiss both complaints without prejudice; the motions passed by unanimous voice/hand vote, with the commission reporting seven members in favor and no opposition.
The complaints named two respondents: Mike Siegel and Zachary John Scott Faddis. The first complaint alleged violations of City Code chapter 2-2 (including sections 2-2-13 and 2-2-21) and City Charter Article 3, Section…
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