Lawmakers reviewing the issue of sexual harassment on Capitol Hill say they're disturbed by what they've found

Lawmakers reviewing the issue of sexual harassment on Capitol Hill say they're disturbed by what they've found

Director Bell told the Oregon Housing Stability Council she has requested an advisory opinion from the Oregon Government Ethics Commission after media questions about her statement of economic interests and said none of the day's council projects affect her household income.

Member Pina read a complaint alleging Vice Chair Claudio Gomes contacted a reporter to criticize Pina; Gomes responded at length denying wrongdoing and saying he sought transparency; committee heard the complaint in public and then voted to go into executive session to consider next steps.

I have known Lucy Pickering for a long time. I first met her almost 30 years ago through a mutual friend, and I got to know her well some years later when we were doing our PhDs at the same time. W…

I have known Lucy Pickering for a long time. I first met her almost 30 years ago through a mutual friend, and I got to know her well some years later when we were doing our PhDs at the same time. W…

The Supreme Court of Canada has ruled that a watchdog group, Democracy Watch, can proceed with a legal challenge against a federal ethics report regarding Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's involvement in decisions related to WE Charity. The original report, issued by former federal ethics commissioner Mario Dion in May 2021, concluded that Trudeau did not breach the Conflict of Interest Act when participating in WE Charity matters. Democracy Watch sought judicial review of Dion’s ruling, but the Federal Court of Appeal dismissed their application, citing the Act's prohibition on judicial review for factual and legal questions. The group appealed to the Supreme Court, which ruled today that political oversight of the commissioner was insufficient to replace judicial review. This decision allows the challenge to continue, highlighting tensions between executive accountability and legal processes in Canadian governance. The case underscores ongoing debates about transparency and ethical standards in public office, particularly concerning potential conflicts of interest involving high-profile figures and charitable organizations.

Commissioners approve minutes and deliberate on ethics complaints in executive sessions.

Members discuss drafting a charter for a new county ethics review board.

Public commenters and two commissioners pressed the board over the January decision to terminate broker USI and select Pierce Group, disputing a reported $3 million savings and raising procedural and ethics concerns; county counsel recommended addressing the allegations in closed session.

Commissioners discussed a state-issued drought declaration for Klamath County, a statewide appointment and outcomes of ethics reviews; Commissioner DeGroot summarized a preliminary review that led Oregon Government Ethics Commission staff to recommend dismissal of allegations against him.

Several public commenters pressed the county executive committee to investigate a partisan‑looking insert that accompanied recent Kane County property tax bills, asking for an independent cost audit and a review under the Illinois State Officials and Employees Ethics Act; the board agreed to research costs and consider referral to the state's attorney.