Summary
Only about 85% of city employees completed the required ethics training, and 14% never started. Commissioners pressed for real consequences, pointing to the FAIR Act as a way to make training a condition of employment.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Jun 10, 2026.
Impact analysis
Residents gain stronger protection against ethics violations when all employees are trained.
Residents could be exposed to ethics violations by untrained employees handling contracts and permits.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Ethics Commission - Jun 10, 2026
Commissioners flagged that many residents still distrust city government, especially during election season. Ideas included short PSAs on campaign finance, videos on how procurement and Divide-by-Nine funds work, and presenting at the mayor's neighborhood leadership meetings.
Ethics Commission - Feb 11, 2026
Only about 85% of city employees completed the required ethics training, and 14% never started. Commissioners pressed for real consequences, pointing to the FAIR Act as a way to make training a condition of employment.
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