Council tables major ethics-policy changes for workshop after debate

Aug 18, 2026

Councilors debated proposed amendments to the city's ethics policy, including creation of a new appointed board. After questions about appointments, conflicts and authority, the council voted 6–1 to table the proposal for a workshop with staff and legal counsel.

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Councilors debated a package of amendments to the city's ethics policy that would create an appointed ethics board and change procedures for handling alleged conflicts. Several councilors said the proposed changes were significant enough to require detailed review with legal counsel. "I feel like the number of changes being made are pretty significant," Councilor Herman said, urging a workshop where staff and the city attorney could answer questions about appointment processes and the board's authority.

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