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Ethics Commission Dismisses Complaints Over Peacocksโ€™ Legal Representation

Whether progressive caucus members violated ethics law during a retreat is still unclear. Attorney says the decision represents a bulwark for local democracy.

Portland city councilors are allowed to receive free representation to defend against legal complaints, so long as they go through the proper channels outlined in state law. Thatโ€™s according to the Oregon Government Ethics Commission (OGEC), which officially dismissed a complaint against five Portland city councilors on April 10. The commission said none of the […]

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