Review whether to continue reading Code of Ethics at meetings
In Plain English
The city council currently reads its Code of Ethics aloud at each meeting. Council members will discuss whether to keep this practice or change it. The Code of Ethics sets standards for how elected officials should conduct themselves in office.
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Votes
Cease reading the Code of Ethics
6 to 0
Why This Vote Matters
The city council voted to stop reading its Code of Ethics aloud at each meeting, with six members supporting the change and one abstaining. The Code of Ethics will still exist and govern how elected officials should conduct themselves—it just won't be read out loud anymore. This was a procedural change that removes a routine agenda item from meetings. Councilmember Myrick abstained from the vote while all other members supported ending the practice.
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Other motions
Direct the city clerk to read the code of ethics during City Council Meetings
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