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Seattle City Council just passed a groundbreaking ethics bill aimed at boosting transparency among political consultants, but not without intense debate and amendments!

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Council adopts ethics bill restricting certain consultant activity and adding disclosures after contentious amendment votes
The council passed CB 121130 with multiple amendments requiring disclosures to the Seattle Ethics and Elections Commission and consultation on future ethics rule changes; the final vote was 6–2 after debate over reporting, prohibitions and a cooling-off period.
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December 24, 2025 at 12:41 AM
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Seattle's Governance Committee has taken a bold step by recommending Kai Smith for the Ethics and Elections Commission, a crucial move to uphold integrity and labor rights in the city.

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Seattle City Council recommends Kai Picalis for Ethics and Elections Commission
Council unanimously supports Kai Picalis for Seattle's Ethics and Elections Commission appointment.
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June 27, 2025 at 2:28 AM
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Seattle City Council is grappling with the complexities of ethics reform, debating how much transparency is essential for public trust in their decision-making.

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Seattle City Council debates ethics legislation focusing on disclosure and recusal policies
Council members discuss strengthening transparency in ethics regulations amidst ongoing concerns.
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May 12, 2025 at 10:17 AM
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Seattle residents are rising up against proposed changes to the city’s ethics code, fearing they could pave the way for corruption among council members.

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Seattle Council members face backlash over proposed ethics code changes
Public comments strongly oppose Seattle's proposed ethics rule changes allowing voting on conflicts of interest.
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May 12, 2025 at 10:11 AM
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Seattle's new mayor faces scrutiny after failing to disclose parental campaign contributions and receiving a $250 fine—what's the ethical fallout?

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Ethics panel debates whether Seattle mayor’s undisclosed parental contributions fall under local code
The Independent Ethics Review Board discussed a published report that a newly elected Seattle mayor failed to disclose parental contributions, paid a $250 fine and later refunded the money; members debated whether the matter belongs to state election authorities or is subject to the board’s local code and considered remedial penalties such as a letter of censure.
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April 25, 2026 at 4:57 AM
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Pekelis rhymes with Chehalis #seattleethics #seattle #ethics #seattlecitycouncil
May 8, 2025 at 11:49 PM