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1. What's At Stake in New York City?

   ... referendum, at least for the mayor. But a rule's a rule, the government ethicist in me says, and the rule is that the will of the people is ... Robert Wechsler Director of Research-Retired, City Ethics --- Robert Wechsler's blog Story Topics:  ...

   Robert Wechsler - 2018-12-19 17:18 - 0 comments

2. Public Virtue: Some Nice Quotes

   ... nice quotes to bring out the next time someone says that ethics is not really that important an issue. "Only a virtuous people are ... can only be assured among a virtuous people. The general government . . . can never be in danger of degenerating into a monarchy, an ...

   Robert Wechsler - 2007-02-16 12:21 - 0 comments

3. Lobbyist Disclosure and Attorney-Client Privilege

   Body:  City Ethics’ very own Carla Miller (also the Jacksonville Ethics Officer) is in the news this week with an important municipal ethics dispute. At least one Jacksonville lobbyist refuses to disclose the ...

   Robert Wechsler - 2018-12-19 17:18 - 0 comments

4. Competitive Bidding vs. Development Opportunity

   ... interests, bidding out contracts is an important aspect of government ethics. And ethical conduct should not be put up for sale. Although ...

   Robert Wechsler - 2018-12-19 17:18 - 0 comments

5. Isolated Scheme or Commonplace Corruption?

   ... from New York City, New York state, and the federal government. One of the charges is that the nonprofit made large campaign ... Robert Wechsler Director of Research-Retired, City Ethics --- Robert Wechsler's blog Story Topics:  ...

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6. Too Much Discretion

   ... show-me-the-money culture seems to pervade every level of government.” However, that's not really the moral of the story. ... Robert Wechsler Director of Research-Retired, City Ethics --- Robert Wechsler's blog Story Topics:  ...

   Robert Wechsler - 2018-12-19 17:18 - 0 comments

7. Poor Handling of a Conflict of Interest in Ferguson, MO

   ... again this is made clear, in the most controversial local government problem of the year:  a white police officer's killing of a black ... Robert Wechsler Director of Research-Retired, City Ethics --- Robert Wechsler's blog Story Topics:  ...

   Robert Wechsler - 2018-12-19 17:18 - 0 comments

8. Dealing Responsibly with Contributions from Individuals Convicted of Crimes

   ... a need for one. The best thing is to cover the issue in ethics or campaign finance training classes for candidates and, if the ... the campaign begins. This is another way that ethics training can be useful to everyone. Robert Wechsler Director of Research-Retired, City Ethics --- Robert Wechsler's blog Story Topics:  ...

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9. It's Gray Between the Cracks

   ... even appear to be bribes, at least with respect to the government the official is serving. What these people want in return for ... Robert Wechsler Director of Research-Retired, City Ethics --- Robert Wechsler's blog Story Topics:  ...

   Robert Wechsler - 2018-12-19 17:18 - 0 comments

10. Feeble Ethical Defense of the Day

    ... and a lot of other professions, too." Again, the government official's charity issue rears its pretty head. For other blog ... Robert Wechsler Director of Research-Retired, City Ethics Robert Wechsler's blog Story Topics:  In ...

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