01-21-2007, 02:07 AM
The senate recently passed changes to overhaul ethics laws. Something similar needs to be implemented at a local level.
Basically make it illegal for any council member or family members to accept anything from any business or individuals who has bills pending with the council; including donations to the "public good". Each bill is voted on its own merit, without Quid Pro Quo.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 18 — The Senate on Thursday overwhelmingly passed sweeping changes to ethics and lobbying rules, overcoming bipartisan reluctance to ban many of the favors that lobbyists do for lawmakers and to illuminate the shadowy legislative practice of earmarking money for special projects.
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/01/19/washington/19ethics.html?bl&ex=1169442000&en=e20dea1391f45b4a&ei=5087%0A
Edited by - adias on 01/21/2007 10:03:57
Basically make it illegal for any council member or family members to accept anything from any business or individuals who has bills pending with the council; including donations to the "public good". Each bill is voted on its own merit, without Quid Pro Quo.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 18 — The Senate on Thursday overwhelmingly passed sweeping changes to ethics and lobbying rules, overcoming bipartisan reluctance to ban many of the favors that lobbyists do for lawmakers and to illuminate the shadowy legislative practice of earmarking money for special projects.
http://www.nytimes.com/2007/01/19/washington/19ethics.html?bl&ex=1169442000&en=e20dea1391f45b4a&ei=5087%0A
Edited by - adias on 01/21/2007 10:03:57