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Rowlett council finds ethics complaint against Councilmember Mike Britton not sustained
Summary
After a public hearing, the Rowlett City Council voted to find an ethics complaint alleging undisclosed conflict of interest against Councilmember Mike Britton without merit, citing legal advice and lack of evidence of a knowing violation; the motion carried with six yeses and one abstention.
Councilmember Mike Britton defended himself at a public hearing July 16 after an ethics complaint filed Jan. 26 alleged he failed to disclose a familial affinity to First Baptist Church of Rowlett (FBC) and voted on a rezoning that could benefit the church. Britton said he sought and acted on legal advice at the Jan. 16 meeting and denied any personal or financial gain.
The complaint, read into the record by the mayor, cited provisions of the Rowlett code of ethics alleging special consideration, dishonest acts and failure to disclose a private…
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