Assembly approves nepotism standards for elected officials

Aug 3, 2026

The Petersburg Borough Assembly approved Ordinance #2026-15 on second reading to add disclosure and recusal rules for elected officials with family financial interests, voting unanimously.

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The Petersburg Borough Assembly unanimously approved Ordinance #2026-15 on second reading, adopting nepotism standards for elected officials that create disclosure and recusal requirements when a family member has a substantial financial interest in a matter before the borough. The ordinance also prohibits participation in certain employment-related decisions involving family members.

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