Amend city's conflict of interest rules for officials and employees

Why This Vote Matters

The city updated its conflict of interest rules with broad support, passing 6-1 with Councilmember Boozé abstaining. The changes bring Richmond's ethics code into compliance with current state law, which requires cities to periodically update rules about when elected officials and certain employees must disclose financial interests that could create conflicts. This is largely a routine administrative update to match state requirements rather than a policy change. The new rules will help ensure transparency when officials have financial stakes that might influence their city decisions.

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