By Jeong Park
Daily Press Intern
The Santa Monica City Council at its July 12 meeting voted to place a tax increase initiative on the November ballot. The council also
City Hall is moving forward with a ballot measure to amend the city's anti-corruption laws.
City Council gave direction to staff at its June 14 meeting to pursue
Step by step, City Hall is working toward a clearer, stronger, more robust set of anti-corruption laws.
Council approved clarifications and guidelines for its rules as their May 10 meeting
The City Council will debate revisions to its anti-corruption laws at tonight's meeting, following recommendations made in the recently released ethics report.
The May 10 discussion will focus
Councilwoman Pam O'Connor is unlikely to face any formal reprimand for her role in the Elizabeth Riel case following Council discussions of the issue at their April 26
You could argue that ethics and morality are priceless qualities, but for the City of Santa Monica an independent review of its ethics rules will cost $420,000 plus a
Councilman Kevin McKeown faced an unusual foe last when he attempted to act on employee accountability and transparency at last week’s council meeting — City Hall's previous efforts
It could take up to three months for the City's recently hired advisor to complete his review of potential ethical violations and return with a report.
Council'
