The Ethics Code Showdown

If the council's ethics code is overturned, elected officials could openly vote on legislation even if it directly impacts their financial interests, clearing the way for landlords to vote against renter protections, restaurant owners to oppose minimum wage increases for delivery drivers, and developers to influence zoning laws that benefit their own projects. Critics argue that if Moore's proposal passes, this shift would erode ethical safeguards, making it easier for council members to priorit