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Subject: Censure of President of the Council Lynette Gibson-McElhaney.
From: Councilmember Desley Brooks On Behalf Of Members Of The Public
Recommendation: Schedule The Following:
A) A Censure Hearing, And Possible Referral To The Alameda County District Attorney’s Office, Of Councilmember Lynnette Gibson-McElhaney For Violation Of The City And State Laws, Council Rules Of Procedure, Ethics Rules And Oakland City Charter Investigated And Established By The Alameda County Grand Jury. Charges: 1. Councilmember Gibson-McElhaney Had A Conflict Of Interest That Prohibited Her From Using Her Elected Position To Influence An Administrative Decision On The Townhouse Project. 2. Councilmember Gibson-McElhaney Violated Ethics Rules By Privately Contacting A Department Head And City Staff To Argue Personal Objections, Resulting In The Department Head Re-Evaluating The Project. This Gave The Appearance That The Department Head Was An Advocate For The Councilmember. 3. Councilmember Gibson-Mc...
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