Ethics Rules and Sheffield's Relationship
City Council President Mary Sheffield sought ethical guidance before voting on contracts involving a demolition contractor with whom she had a personal relationship.
Sheffield had received opinions from the city's ethics board, which stated she had no conflict of interest in the matter, according to BridgeDetroit.
- The ethics board interprets rules laid out in the city charter and council legislation.
- Conrad Mallett, corporation counsel, said an executive order prohibiting employee relationships with contract-involved individuals does not apply to council members.
Sheffield's relationship with Brian McKinney, CEO of Gayanga, has become a late-campaign issue.
Author's summary: Sheffield sought ethics guidance on contracts involving her partner's company.
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