Board of Ethics
The Ethics Board is established by Section C1A-23 of the Code of Ethics of the City of Yonkers. Its duties include: investigation of ethics complaints, conducting hearings, recommending disciplinary action, rendering advisory opinions, administration of City employee disclosure statements and providing ethics training for city employees.
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Local Plumber’s Ethics Complaint Against Building Commissioner Came Just Weeks Before His Unexpected Retirement
A local business owner filed numerous ethics complaints against Sam Borelli immediately before his unexpected retirement.
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Bang for Your Buck: Give Us What We Pay For
Given the local City tax imposed upon the citizens of Yonkers, we should expect more transparency and inclusivity from City Hall.
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City Council President Lakisha Collins-Bellamy Pushes for Board of Ethics Transparency
Yonkers City Council President proposes legislation to make minutes from Board of Ethics meetings automatically public.
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Council Member Proposes City Contract for Her Campaign Manager
Yonkers City Council Majority Leader Tasha Diaz attempted to award her political campaign manager with a $30,000 city contract.
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Letter from “Yonkers Voters for Term Limits” on Referendum Rejection
Phil Zisman of “Yonkers Voters for Term Limits” responds to the rejection of referendum petition signatures from the City Clerk’s office.
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Appeals Court Rules Against Voters Wanting Term Limits Referendum
The Appellate Division of NY unanimously rejected the complaint by 12 Yonkers voters that the extension of term limits last year required a referendum.