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Costa Mesa council continues draft ethics code to March 17 after detailed review and public input
Summary
Councilmembers asked for clarifications about compensated lobbying, post‑service restrictions, nepotism and ex‑parte disclosure; after extensive questions and public comment the council voted to continue the draft code of ethics to March 17 to allow staff and council to refine language.
Costa Mesa — The City Council continued consideration Tuesday of a proposed code of ethics and conduct after an extended council discussion and public comment that identified several areas needing clarification.
City Attorney Kimberly Hall Barlow presented a draft code that drew language from other municipal models (Irvine, Gardena) and added civility, conflict‑of‑interest and enforcement provisions. The draft would prohibit compensated lobbying before local agencies in…
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