ethics commission
Coverage of ethics commission in the Nexus archive.
- San Diego County’s pursuit of ethics reforms may also help consolidate Democratic control
San Diego County voters will consider a measure adding new oversight positions, including an independent budget analyst, a program auditor, and an ethics commission. These reforms are presented by Supervisor Terra Lawson-Remer as a way to modernize county government and build public confidence in rooting out official misconduct. The new ethics commission is being introduced while Lawson-Remer is part of a new Democratic majority on the Board of Supervisors.
- What measures will be on the LA County ballot in November? Here's what we know
Los Angeles County will have ballot measures in November, including enshrining an ethics commission into the county charter and a charter amendment requiring binding arbitration for public safety labor disputes. The ethics measure aims to safeguard the commission's independence, while the labor dispute measure affects unions representing firefighters, deputy sheriffs, and other public safety workers.
- Candidate Q&A: State Senate District 9 – David Croswell
David Croswell, a candidate for State Senate District 9, emphasizes the need for an independent, well-funded Ethics Commission with proactive investigative authority. His statement highlights concerns about ethical governance in the state legislature.