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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Johnson Also Benefited From Lack of Ethics Oversight in Local Government
Revelations that Legislator Johnson may have committed fraud are another example that our systems of government oversight have failed.
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A Rally Against Nepotism Foreshadowed Another Story on Potential Spano Impropriety
Another news story broke on the lobbying firm run by the mayor’s brothers who represent clients with business before the City of Yonkers.
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The Mayor Built a Strong Voting Bloc: City Workers
Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano has secured a strong voting bloc in the form of the city workers he employs.
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Former IG Cites Historic Nepotism Investigation as Precedent
Former Inspector General Phil Zisman highlights a nepotism case he investigated that led to resignations and criminal charges.
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Inspector General Rejects Call from DA to Investigate Potential City Corruption
Inspector General Liam McLaughlin rejects a call to investigate possible corruption in government, calling it political.
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Term Limits Lawsuit Fails in Court; Goes to Appeal
A Westchester Supreme Court ruled against 12 Yonkers voters in their challenge to the extension of term limits. The case now goes to appeal.