Summary
County Executive Dave Coulter recommended creating a county ombudsman — an independent ethics watchdog — but a push to force a board vote failed 2-16. The idea stays in committee, and critics say it's being quietly buried.
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Last discussed Jan 22, 2026.
Impact analysis
Unknown — the position's cost was never presented to the board.
Residents seeking an independent channel for ethics complaints against county government.
Ethics watchdogs say government accountability suffers while the proposal sits in committee.
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