Ethics committee finds merit in two complaints; board schedules March service day

The Community Board 11 Ethics and Disciplinary Committee reported it had voted in favor of two complaints (case 116, complainant Bob Press; and case 117, complainant identified as Grace M). Naomi Pemberton, chair of the ethics committee, told the full board the committee "anonymously voted" in favor of both complainants and said the committee will meet in February to discuss next steps and potential consequences.

Several board members and respondents raised process questions about notification and timing. Veronica (board member) said she had requested a copy of the complaint and had not received it; Naomi said she would provide the missing material. Committee members emphasized the process had multiple communications over prior months and that next steps will be handled by the committee rather than reheard at the full board meeting.

The board also approved a community service day motion for March 29, to take place at 1750 Gun Hill Road. Naomi Pemberton moved the service‑day motion and Susan Perez seconded it; members voted unanimously in favor.

Why it matters: The committee’s findings conclude the preliminary phase of ethics complaints and trigger a committee process to consider remedies or further action. The unanimous vote to hold a service day is an operational board decision allocating volunteer time and staff support.

What’s next: The ethics committee will reconvene to determine consequences or recommendations related to the two complaints; board members said they expect to handle next steps within the committee and bring any formal remedies back for committee action or full board consideration if required.