1. REGULAR CALLED MEETING of the ETHICS REVIEW COMMISSION JANUARY 22, 2025 at 6:00 P.M. AUSTIN CITY HALL, BOARDS & COMMISSIONS ROOM, #1101 301 W 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701 Some members of the Ethics Review Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public Speakers: Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak once, either in-person or remotely, and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. If participating remotely by telephone, a speaker must register no later than noon the day before the meeting. To register to speak remotely, contact Lizette Benitez at (512) 974-2915 or lizette.benitez@austintexas.gov. Adam Materne Luis Figueroa Secretary Nguyen Stanton-Adams William Ross Pumfrey Brittany Sharkey Amy Casto CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Edward Espinoza Brian McGiverin Chair Michael Lovins Vice-Chair Haksoon Andrea Low Mary Kahle CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA There is no limit on the number of speakers who may speak on agenda items. There is a limit on the number of speakers who may speak on items not posted on the agenda—only the first ten speakers who register prior to the meeting being called to order will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address non-agenda items. For more information on public communication, please see the “Notice Regarding Public Communication” at the end of this agenda. EXECUTIVE SESSION The Ethics Review Commission may announce it will go into Executive Session pursuant to Chapter 551.071 of the Texas Government Code to receive advice from legal counsel on any matter listed in this agenda. 1 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. The Ethics Review Commission may announce it will go into Executive Session pursuant to Chapter 551.071 of the Texas Government Code to receive advice from legal counsel to discuss: A complaint filed by Marc Duchen against Ashika Ganguly raising claimed violations of City Code Chapter 2-7 (Ethics & Financial Disclosure), Section 2-7-74 (Financial Disclosure by Candidates). The Ethics Review Commission may announce it will go into Executive Session pursuant to Chapter 551.071 of the Texas Government Code to receive advice from legal counsel to discuss: A complaint filed by Mackenzie Kelly against Krista Laine raising claimed violations of City Code Chapter 2-7 (Ethics & Financial Disclosure), Section 2-7-74 (Financial Disclosure by Candidates). The Ethics Review Commission may announce it will go into Executive Session pursuant to Chapter …
1. REGULAR CALLED MEETING of the ETHICS REVIEW COMMISSION JANUARY 22, 2025 at 6:00 P.M. AUSTIN CITY HALL, BOARDS & COMMISSIONS ROOM, #1101 301 W 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701 Some members of the Ethics Review Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public Speakers: Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak once, either in-person or remotely, and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. If participating remotely by telephone, a speaker must register no later than noon the day before the meeting. To register to speak remotely, contact Lizette Benitez at (512) 974-2915 or lizette.benitez@austintexas.gov. Adam Materne Luis Figueroa Secretary Nguyen Stanton-Adams William Ross Pumfrey Brittany Sharkey Amy Casto CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Edward Espinoza Brian McGiverin Chair Michael Lovins Vice-Chair Haksoon Andrea Low Mary Kahle CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL REVISED AGENDA There is no limit on the number of speakers who may speak on agenda items. There is a limit on the number of speakers who may speak on items not posted on the agenda—only the first ten speakers who register prior to the meeting being called to order will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address non-agenda items. For more information on public communication, please see the “Notice Regarding Public Communication” at the end of this agenda. EXECUTIVE SESSION The Ethics Review Commission may announce it will go into Executive Session pursuant to Chapter 551.071 of the Texas Government Code to receive advice from legal counsel on any matter listed in this agenda. 1 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. The Ethics Review Commission may announce it will go into Executive Session pursuant to Chapter 551.071 of the Texas Government Code to receive advice from legal counsel to discuss: A complaint filed by Marc Duchen against Ashika Ganguly raising claimed violations of City Code Chapter 2-7 (Ethics & Financial Disclosure), Section 2-7-74 (Financial Disclosure by Candidates). The Ethics Review Commission may announce it will go into Executive Session pursuant to Chapter 551.071 of the Texas Government Code to receive advice from legal counsel to discuss: A complaint filed by Mackenzie Kelly against Krista Laine raising claimed violations of City Code Chapter 2-7 (Ethics & Financial Disclosure), Section 2-7-74 (Financial Disclosure by Candidates). The Ethics Review Commission may announce it will go into Executive Session pursuant to …
ETHICS REVIEW COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 22, 2025 The Ethics Review Commission convened in a regularly scheduled Commission meeting on January 22, 2025, at Austin City Hall, B&C Room #1101, at 301 W 2nd Street in Austin, Texas and via Videoconference. Vice-Chair Low called the Ethics Review Commission meeting to order at 6:04 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance In-Person: Vice-Chair Haksoon Andrea Low, Secretary Nguyen Stanton-Adams, and Commissioners Amy Casto, Edward Espinoza, Luis Figueroa, Mary Kahle, Adam Materne, Brian McGiverin, Ross Pumfrey and Brittany Sharkey were present at Austin Energy Headquarters. Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: None. Commissioners Absent: Chair Michael Lovins. City Staff in Attendance in Person: Caroline Webster, Commission Executive Liaison & Assistant City Attorney; and Lizette Benitez, Staff Liaison. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL Three people signed up to speak during general communication: Leland Bickers signed up to speak on Items 6 and 7; Elaine Li signed up to speak on Item 7; and Jeb Boyt signed up to speak on Item 8. EXECUTIVE SESSION 1. 2. The Ethics Review Commission may announce it will go into Executive Session pursuant to Chapter 551.071 of the Texas Government Code to receive advice from legal counsel and discuss any matter listed in this agenda. The Ethics Review Commission may announce it will go into Executive Session pursuant to Chapter 551.071 of the Texas Government Code to receive advice from legal counsel to discuss: A complaint filed by Marc Duchen against Ashika Ganguly raising claimed violations of City Code Chapter 2-7 (Ethics & Financial Disclosure), Section 2-7-74 (Financial Disclosure by Candidates). 3. The Ethics Review Commission may announce it will go into Executive Session pursuant to Chapter 551.071 of the Texas Government Code to receive advice from legal counsel to 1 discuss: A complaint filed by Mackenzie Kelly against Krista Laine raising claimed violations of City Code Chapter 2-7 (Ethics & Financial Disclosure), Section 2-7-74 (Financial Disclosure by Candidates). 4. The Ethics Review Commission may announce it will go into Executive Session pursuant to Chapter 551.071 of the Texas Government Code to receive advice from legal counsel to discuss: a jurisdictional determination regarding the Chair’s initial decision that the Commission lacks jurisdiction over a complaint filed on December 9, 2024, by Jeb Boyt against Gary Bledsoe, which alleges violations of Chapters 392 and 393 of the Texas Transportation Code, Texas Penal Code Section 39.02, and “Section 4” of the Austin City Charter. …
1. SPECIAL CALLED MEETING of the ETHICS REVIEW COMMISSION JANUARY 13, 2025 at 6:00 P.M. AUSTIN PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, PDC ROOM, #1405 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DRIVE AUSTIN, TEXAS 78752 Some members of the Ethics Review Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public Speakers: Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak once, either in-person or remotely, and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. If participating remotely by telephone, a speaker must register no later than noon the day before the meeting. To register to speak remotely, contact Lizette Benitez at (512) 974-2915 or lizette.benitez@austintexas.gov. Adam Materne Luis Figueroa Secretary Nguyen Stanton-Adams William Ross Pumfrey Brittany Sharkey Amy Casto CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Edward Espinoza Brian McGiverin Chair Michael Lovins Vice-Chair Haksoon Andrea Low Mary Kahle CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA There is no limit on the number of speakers who may speak on agenda items. There is a limit on the number of speakers who may speak on items not posted on the agenda—only the first ten speakers who register prior to the meeting being called to order will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address non-agenda items. For more information on public communication, please see the “Notice Regarding Public Communication” at the end of this agenda. EXECUTIVE SESSION The Ethics Review Commission may announce that it will go into Executive Session pursuant to Chapter 551.071 of the Texas Government Code to receive advice from legal counsel on any matter listed in this agenda. 1 2. 3. 4. The Commission may go into Executive Session to discuss: A complaint filed by Brian Molloy, Chief of Investigations, Office of the City Auditor, against Jesus Garza, raising claimed violations of City Code Section 2-7-62 (I) (Standards of Conduct). PRELIMINARY HEARING A complaint filed by Brian Molloy, Chief of Investigations, Office of the City Auditor, against Jesus Garza, raising claimed violations of City Code Section 2-7-62 (I) (Standards of Conduct). DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Discussion and possible action by the Commission to make a jurisdictional determination regarding the Chair’s initial decision that the Commission lacks jurisdiction over a complaint filed on December 9, 2024, by Jeb Boyt against Gary Bledsoe, which alleges violations of Chapters 392 and 393 of the Texas Transportation Code, Texas Penal Code Section 39.02, and “Section 4” …
1. REGULAR CALLED MEETING of the ETHICS REVIEW COMMISSION DECEMBER 11, 2024 at 6:00 P.M. AUSTIN ENERGY HEADQUARTERS, MUELLER ASSEMBLY ROOM, #1111a 5814 MUELLER BOULEVARD AUSTIN, TEXAS 78723 Some members of the Ethics Review Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public Speakers: Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak once, either in-person or remotely, and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. If participating remotely by telephone, a speaker must register no later than noon the day before the meeting. To register to speak remotely, contact Lizette Benitez at (512) 974-2915 or lizette.benitez@austintexas.gov. Adam Materne Luis Figueroa Secretary Nguyen Stanton-Adams William Ross Pumfrey Brittany Sharkey Amy Casto CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Edward Espinoza Brian Mcgiverin Chair Michael Lovins Vice-Chair Haksoon Andrea Low Mary Kahle CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA There is no limit on the number of speakers who may speak on agenda items. There is a limit on the number of speakers who may speak on items not posted on the agenda—only the first ten speakers who register prior to the meeting being called to order will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address non-agenda items. For more information on public communication, please see the “Notice Regarding Public Communication” at the end of this agenda. EXECUTIVE SESSION The Ethics Review Commission may announce it will go into Executive Session pursuant to Chapter 551.071 of the Texas Government Code to receive advice from legal counsel and discuss any matter listed in this agenda. 1 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 8. 9. 10. The Ethics Review Commission may announce it will go into Executive Session pursuant to Chapter 551.071 of the Texas Government Code to receive advice from legal counsel to discuss: A complaint filed by Marc Duchen against Ashika Ganguly raising claimed violations of City Code Chapter 2-7 (Ethics & Financial Disclosure), Section 2-7-74 (Financial Disclosure by Candidates). The Ethics Review Commission may announce it will go into Executive Session pursuant to Chapter 551.071 of the Texas Government Code to receive advice from legal counsel to discuss: A complaint filed by Mackenzie Kelly against Krista Laine raising claimed violations of City Code Chapter 2-7 (Ethics & Financial Disclosure), Section 2-7-74 (Financial Disclosure by Candidates). PRELIMINARY HEARINGS A complaint filed by Marc Duchen against Ashika Ganguly raising claimed violations of …
1. SPECIAL CALLED MEETING of the ETHICS REVIEW COMMISSION DECEMBER 5, 2024 at 6:00 P.M. AUSTIN CITY HALL, BOARDS & COMMISSIONS ROOM, #1101 301 W 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701 Some members of the Ethics Review Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public Speakers: Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak once, either in-person or remotely, and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. If participating remotely by telephone, a speaker must register no later than noon the day before the meeting. To register to speak remotely, contact Lizette Benitez at (512) 974-2915 or lizette.benitez@austintexas.gov. Adam Materne Luis Figueroa Secretary Nguyen Stanton-Adams William Ross Pumfrey District 2 – Vacancy Amy Casto CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Edward Espinoza Brian Mcgiverin Chair Michael Lovins Vice-Chair Haksoon Andrea Low Mary Kahle CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA There is no limit on the number of speakers who may speak on agenda items. There is a limit on the number of speakers who may speak on items not posted on the agenda—only the first ten speakers who register prior to the meeting being called to order will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address non-agenda items. For more information on public communication, please see the “Notice Regarding Public Communication” at the end of this agenda. EXECUTIVE SESSION The Ethics Review Commission may announce it will go into Executive Session pursuant to Chapter 551.071 of the Texas Government Code to receive advice from legal counsel on any matter listed in this agenda. 1 2. 3. 4. 5. The Commission may go into Executive Session to discuss: Rendering a decision on the complaint filed by Betsy Greenberg against Kirk Watson raising claimed violations of City Charter, Article III (Elections), Section 8 (A)(3) (Limits on Contributions to Candidates). The Commission may go into Executive Session to discuss: A complaint filed by Betsy Greenberg against Douglas Greco raising claimed violations of City Charter, Article III (Elections), Section 8 (A)(3) (Limits on Contributions to Candidates). DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Consideration, discussion, and potential action regarding: Resolution of the complaint filed by Betsy Greenberg against Kirk Watson raising claimed violations of City Charter, Article III (Elections), Section 8 (A)(3) (Limits on Contributions to Candidates), following the conclusion of the final hearing held on November 13, 2024. FINAL HEARING A complaint …
1. REGULAR CALLED MEETING of the ETHICS REVIEW COMMISSION NOVEMBER 13, 2024 at 6:00 P.M. PERMITTING AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, PDC ROOM, #1405 6310 WILHELMINA DELCO DRIVE AUSTIN, TEXAS 78752 Some members of the Ethics Review Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public Speakers: Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak once, either in-person or remotely, and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. If participating remotely by telephone, a speaker must register no later than noon the day before the meeting. To register to speak remotely, contact Lizette Benitez at (512) 974-2915 or lizette.benitez@austintexas.gov. Adam Materne Luis Figueroa Secretary Nguyen Stanton-Adams William Ross Pumfrey District 2 – Vacancy Amy Casto CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Edward Espinoza Brian Mcgiverin Chair Michael Lovins Vice-Chair Haksoon Andrea Low Mary Kahle CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA There is no limit on the number of speakers who may speak on agenda items. There is a limit on the number of speakers who may speak on items not posted on the agenda—only the first ten speakers who register prior to the meeting being called to order will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address non-agenda items. For more information on public communication, please see the “Notice Regarding Public Communication” at the end of this agenda. EXECUTIVE SESSION The Ethics Review Commission may announce it will go into Executive Session pursuant to Chapter 551.071 of the Texas Government Code to receive advice from legal counsel on any matter listed in this agenda. The Commission may go into Executive Session to 1 2. 3. 4. 5. discuss: 2 A complaint filed by Betsy Greenberg against Kirk Watson raising claimed violations of City Charter, Article III (Elections), Section 8 (A)(3) (Limits on Contributions to Candidates). The Ethics Review Commission may announce it will go into Executive Session pursuant to Chapter 551.071 of the Texas Government Code to receive advice from legal counsel on any matter listed in this agenda. The Commission may go into Executive Session to discuss: 2 A complaint filed by Betsy Greenberg against Douglas Greco raising claimed violations of City Charter, Article III (Elections), Section 8 (A)(3) (Limits on Contributions to Candidates). FINAL HEARING A complaint filed by Betsy Greenberg against Kirk Watson raising claimed violations of City Charter, Article III (Elections), Section 8 (A)(3) …
1. REGULAR CALLED MEETING of the ETHICS REVIEW COMMISSION OCTOBER 23, 2024 at 6:00 P.M. AUSTIN CITY HALL, BOARDS & COMMISSIONS ROOM, #1101 301 W 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701 Some members of the Ethics Review Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public Speakers: Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak once, either in-person or remotely, and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. If participating remotely by telephone, a speaker must register no later than noon the day before the meeting. To register to speak remotely, contact Lizette Benitez at (512) 974-2915 or lizette.benitez@austintexas.gov. Adam Materne Luis Figueroa Secretary Nguyen Stanton-Adams William Ross Pumfrey District 2 – Vacancy Amy Casto CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Edward Espinoza Brian Mcgiverin Chair Michael Lovins Vice-Chair Haksoon Andrea Low Mary Kahle CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA There is no limit on the number of speakers who may speak on agenda items. There is a limit on the number of speakers who may speak on items not posted on the agenda—only the first ten speakers who register prior to the meeting being called to order will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address non-agenda items. For more information on public communication, please see the “Notice Regarding Public Communication” at the end of this agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve the minutes of the Ethics Review Commission Regular meeting on September 25, 2024. 1 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Consideration, discussion, and potential action regarding: Adopt the Ethics Review Commission regular meeting calendar for 2025. Update from the Working Group to Review ERC Complaints Process. Discussion regarding the scheduling of the Greenberg-Greco complaint and the Greenberg- Watson complaint. Discussion regarding the scheduling of the Duchen-Ganguly complaint. Discussion regarding the scheduling of the Kelly-Laine complaint. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If you are requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative formats, please give notice at least 2 days (48 hours) before the meeting date. Please call Lizette Benitez, Caroline Webster at the Law Department, at (512) 974-2268 for additional information; TTY users’ route through Relay Texas at 711. For more information …
ERC Calendar for 2025 (4th Wednesday for first 10 months; 2nd Wednesday for last 2 months) 6:00 p.m. 2nd Wednesday 6 pm 4th Wednesday 6 pm January 22, 2025 February 26, 2025 March 26, 2025 April 23, 2025 May 28, 2025 June 25, 2025 July 23, 2025 August 27, 2025 September 24, 2025 October 22, 2025 November 12, 2025 December 10, 2025
1. REGULAR CALLED MEETING of the ETHICS REVIEW COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 25, 2024 at 6:00 P.M. AUSTIN CITY HALL, BOARDS & COMMISSIONS ROOM, #1101 301 W 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701 Some members of the Ethics Review Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public Speakers: Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak once, either in-person or remotely, and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. If participating remotely by telephone, a speaker must register no later than noon the day before the meeting. To register to speak remotely, contact Lizette Benitez at (512) 974-2915 or lizette.benitez@austintexas.gov. Adam Materne District 4 – Vacancy Secretary Nguyen Stanton-Adams William Ross Pumfrey District 2 – Vacancy Amy Casto CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Edward Espinoza District 3 – Vacancy Chair Michael Lovins Vice-Chair Haksoon Andrea Low Mary Kahle CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA There is no limit on the number of speakers who may speak on agenda items. There is a limit on the number of speakers who may speak on items not posted on the agenda—only the first ten speakers who register prior to the meeting being called to order will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address non-agenda items. For more information on public communication, please see the “Notice Regarding Public Communication” at the end of this agenda. EXECUTIVE SESSION The Ethics Review Commission may announce it will go into Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code to receive advice from legal counsel regarding: A complaint filed by Betsy Greenberg against Douglas Greco raising claimed 1 2. 3. 4. violations of City Charter, Article III (Elections), Section 8 (A)(3) (Limits on Contributions to Candidates). The Ethics Review Commission may announce it will go into Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code to receive advice from legal counsel regarding: A complaint filed by Betsy Greenberg against Kirk Watson raising claimed violations of City Charter, Article III (Elections), Section 8 (A)(3) (Limits on Contributions to Candidates). PRELIMINARY HEARING A complaint filed by Betsy Greenberg against Douglas Greco raising claimed violations of City Charter, Article III (Elections), Section 8 (A)(3) (Limits on Contributions to Candidates). A complaint filed by Betsy Greenberg against Kirk Watson raising claimed violations of City Charter, Article III (Elections), Section 8 (A)(3) (Limits on …
1. 2. ETHICS REVIEW COMMISSION REGULAR CALLED MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 25, 2024 The Ethics Review Commission convened in a Regular Commission meeting on September 25, 2024, at City Hall, Boards & Commissions Room #1101, at 301 W. 2nd Street in Austin, Texas and via Videoconference. Chair Michael Lovins called the Ethics Review Commission Meeting to order at 6:17 p.m. Commissioners in Attendance in Person: Chair Michael Lovins, Vice-Chair Haksoon Andrea Low, Secretary Nguyen Stanton-Adams, and Commissioners Amy Casto, Edward Espinoza, Luis Figueroa, Mary Kahle and William Ross Pumfrey were present at City Hall. Commissioners in Attendance Remotely: None. Commissioners Absent: Adam Materne. City Staff in Attendance in Person: Caroline Webster, Commission Executive Liaison & Assistant City Attorney. PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL No one registered to speak during public communication. EXECUTIVE SESSION The Ethics Review Commission may announce it will go into Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code to receive advice from legal counsel regarding: A complaint filed by Betsy Greenberg against Douglas Greco raising claimed violations of City Charter, Article III (Elections), Section 8 (A)(3) (Limits on Contributions to Candidates). The Ethics Review Commission may announce it will go into Executive Session pursuant to Section 551.071 of the Texas Government Code to receive advice from legal counsel regarding: A complaint filed by Betsy Greenberg against Kirk Watson raising claimed violations of City Charter, Article III (Elections), Section 8 (A)(3) (Limits on Contributions to Candidates). The Commission went into Executive Session at 6:19 p.m. to take up Items 1 & 2. The open meeting resumed at 7:13 p.m. Outside Counsel Cris Feldman advised the Commission. 1 3. 4. 5. Commissioner Espinoza did not partake in discussion during Executive Session; Commissioner Materne was absent. PRELIMINARY HEARING A complaint filed by Betsy Greenberg against Douglas Greco raising claimed violations of City Charter, Article III (Elections), Section 8 (A)(3) (Limits on Contributions to Candidates). Parties Attending: Complainant Betsy Greenberg and counsel for Respondent, Holt Lackey, appeared in person. The Commission heard opening statements from Complainant Betsy Greenberg, and counsel for Respondent, Holt Lackey. At the conclusion of the preliminary hearing, Commissioner Casto’s motion that the Commission find there are reasonable grounds to believe a violation within the jurisdiction of the Ethics Review Commission has occurred and for the Commission to move forward with a final hearing was approved on a 7-0-1 vote of all members present. Commissioner Pumfrey seconded the …
REGULAR CALLED MEETING of the ETHICS REVIEW COMMISSION AUGUST 28, 2024 at 6:00 P.M. AUSTIN CITY HALL, BOARDS & COMMISSIONS ROOM, #1101 301 W 2ND STREET AUSTIN, TEXAS 78701 Some members of the Ethics Review Commission may be participating by videoconference. The meeting may be viewed online at: http://www.austintexas.gov/page/watch-atxn-live Public Speakers: Public comment will be allowed in-person or remotely via telephone. Speakers may only register to speak once, either in-person or remotely, and will be allowed up to three minutes to provide their comments. If participating remotely by telephone, a speaker must register no later than noon the day before the meeting. To register to speak remotely, contact Lizette Benitez at (512) 974-2915 or lizette.benitez@austintexas.gov. CURRENT COMMISSIONERS: Chair Michael Lovins Vice-Chair Haksoon Andrea Low Secretary Nguyen Stanton-Adams Edward Espinoza Adam Materne Alysa Nuñez District 4 – Vacancy William Ross Pumfrey Mary Kahle Jacob Loehr Amy Casto CALL TO ORDER PUBLIC COMMUNICATION: GENERAL AGENDA There is no limit on the number of speakers who may speak on agenda items. There is a limit on the number of speakers who may speak on items not posted on the agenda—only the first ten speakers who register prior to the meeting being called to order will be allowed a three-minute allotment to address non-agenda items. For more information on public communication, please see the “Notice Regarding Public Communication” at the end of this agenda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Approve the minutes of the Ethics Review Commission Regular meeting on July 24, 2024. BRIEFINGS 1 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Briefing of the Annual Internal Review report made by Chair Lovins. Staff Briefing from Caroline Webster regarding three recent complaints received. Briefing from the Working Group to Review ERC Complaints Process regarding a status report on consideration of commission-initiated complaints. DISCUSSION AND ACTION ITEMS Consideration, discussion, and potential action regarding: Discussion regarding gathering feedback about scheduled candidate events, and Q & A with Carol Eckelkamp, League of Women Voters Austin Area (LWV-AA). Changes to the membership of the Working Group to Review ERC Complaints Process. Potential formation of a working group to look into reviewing and revising the ERC bylaws. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS ADJOURNMENT The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the American with Disabilities Act. Reasonable modifications and equal access to communications will be provided upon request. Meeting locations are planned with wheelchair access. If requiring Sign Language Interpreters or alternative …
MEMORANDUM July 31, 2024 Deborah Thomas, Interim City Attorney Michael Lovins, Ethics Commission Chair Betsy Greenberg Douglas Greco Erika Brady, Deputy City Clerk TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: The attached sworn complaint was received on July 31, 2024 in the Office of the City Clerk. It was filed by Betsy Greenberg against Douglas Greco. Per City Code, Chapter 2-7-41(D), this letter serves as the Office of the City Clerk’s acknowledgement that the complaint was received and as notice to all those named above, as required in the code. Attachment Sworn Complaint
