November 16, 2020 •
Cincinnati Councilmembers Introduce Proposed Ethics Reforms
Two Cincinnati Councilmembers, Greg Landsman and Betsy Sundermann held separate news conferences in front of City Hall today. The two councilmembers announced a series of proposed reforms to restore the public’s trust in government after two members were charged with […]
Two Cincinnati Councilmembers, Greg Landsman and Betsy Sundermann held separate news conferences in front of City Hall today.
The two councilmembers announced a series of proposed reforms to restore the public’s trust in government after two members were charged with corruption just this year.
The proposed reforms include establishing an ethics commission, designating a chief ethics and good government officer, campaign finance reform, ongoing training, and a potential charter amendment that would allow for the recall of people in office.
At this time, there is no provision in the Cincinnati Charter addressing what happens in the event of public corruption allegations.
Tamaya Dennard resigned from council in February. Councilman Jeff Pastor, who was arrested Tuesday has not resigned despite calls for him to do so.
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