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Skagway Assembly amends ethics proposal repeatedly but fails to adopt ordinance
Summary
After hours of debate and multiple amendments — including a $5,000 threshold for ‘‘substantial financial interest’’ and a prohibition on discriminatory conduct — the assembly did not adopt Ordinance 25-12 at second reading and final vote. Members expressed both support for clearer ethics rules and concern about deterring volunteers and small business owners.
Mayor Collodi opened a public hearing and the assembly spent the bulk of the evening considering Ordinance 25‑12, a proposed rewrite of the municipality’s ethics standards for officials and employees. Assemblymember Hillis submitted amendments (labeled 7a0.6) that the body debated, amended and then put to final vote; the final adoption failed at roll call.
Supporters said the revised language would remove ambiguity from code and create a clear process for handling alleged conflicts. Manager Deach and Vice Mayor Potter both described the proposal as an attempt to provide the public and elected officials with a proportionate, impartial review process rather than relying solely on censure. Potter said the proposal “takes it out of our hands” and creates “an impartial third party that can review any…
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