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Ethics Commission

Authorized by and Date: Authorized by Ordinance C36532. Passed City Council on July 8, 2024, and effective on August 16, 2024. Code of Ethics – Spokane Municipal Code Ch. 1.04 B, as amended.

Mission Statement/Purpose: It is the policy of the City of Spokane to uphold, promote and demand the highest standards of ethics from all of its employees and City officers, whether elected, appointed or hired. City officers and employees shall maintain the utmost standards of responsibility, trustworthiness, integrity, truthfulness, honesty and fairness in carrying out their public duties, avoid any improprieties in their roles as public servants including the appearance of impropriety, and never use their City position, authority or resources for personal gain.

Membership: The Ethics Commission is comprised of seven members who are appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the City Council. The Ethics Commission appointees include representatives from the following segments of the community:

A person with a professional or academic background in the legal profession including attorneys, law professors or members of the judiciary.
A person from local business with experience in human resources/personnel.
A person who possesses familiarity with government and the political process.
A person with experience in ethics.

The City Attorney appoints a Staff Director to the Ethics Commission to provide assistance as necessary for the Commission to fulfill its obligations and duties.

Terms: 3-year terms

Meeting date, time and place: The Ethics Commission shall schedule and announce its meet times consistent with City policy and the Open Public Meetings Act RCW Chapter 42.30.

Members	Appointed	Expiration	Position Title	Term
Lisa Drake	6/10/2024	12/31/2027		1st Term
Maggie ApRoberts-Warren	6/10/2024	12/31/2027		1st Term
Melanie Meagher	6/10/2024	12/31/2027		1st Term
Ivan “Merle” Iverson	4/1/2019	12/31/2024		2nd Term
Gail Heck-Sweeney	4/1/2019	12/31/2024		2nd Term
Jennifer Huffaker	9/30/2024	12/31/2027		1st Term
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Ethics Commmission General Documents

Ethics Commission Policy and Procedures Manual (PDF 172 KB)
Ethics Commission Handbook (PDF 174 KB)
Complaint Form (PDF 112 KB)

Filing a Complaint

To file an ethics complaint with the City of Spokane Ethics commission, fill out a complaint form and follow the enclosed instructions.

Requests for Approval to Contract With Former City Employees, and Decisions

03/27/2024 – By: Dawn Kinder, Neighborhood Housing and Human Services Director – In re: Daniel Ramos. Request & Decision – approved (PDF 807 KB)
06/21/2021 – Request & Decision re Zentz Request & Decision – approved (PDF 1.7 MB)
02/24/2021 – By: Tanya Wallace, City's CFO and Cupid Alexander, Director of Neighborhoods, Housing, and Human Services – In re: Ariane Schmidt. Request & Decision – approved (PDF 169 KB)
04/08/2020 – By: Kyle Twohig, City's Director of Engineering Services – In re: Kara Heatherly. Request & Decision – approved (PDF 192 KB)
01/22/2020 – By: Scott Simmons, City's Director of Public Works – In re: Brandon Blankenagel.Request & Decision – approved (PDF 178 KB)
07/12/2017 – By: Justin Bingham, City Prosecutor – In re: Ellen Brown. Request & Decision – approved (PDF 134 KB)
12/21/2016 – By: Theresa Sanders, City Administrator – In re: Rick Romero. Request & Decision – approved (PDF 162 KB)
06/29/2016 – By: Theresa Sanders, City Administrator – In re: Erin Jacobson. Request & Decision – approved (PDF 131 KB)
02/27/2015 – By: Kyle Twohig – In re: Steve Hansen. Request & Decision – approved (PDF 76 KB)
02/27/2015 – By: Jonathan Mallahan – In re: Kristine Williams. Request & Decision – approved (PDF 119 KB)
02/25/2015 – By: Kyle Twohig – In re: Gary Nelson. Request & Decision – approved (PDF 108 KB)

Ethics Complaints

10/25/2024 Ethics Complaint by French re Marler

2024-10-25 Ethics Complaint by French re Marler (PDF 852 KB)

07/24/2024 Ethics Complaint by Auton re Zappone and Wilkerson

2024-07-24 Ethics Complaint by Auton re Zappone and Wilkerson (PDF 680 KB)
2024-07-30 Zappone Motion to Dismiss (PDF 72 KB)
2024-07-31 Wilkerson Motion to Dismiss (PDF 413 KB)
2024-08-08 Ethics Commission’s Findings, Conclusions and Decision (PDF 102 KB)

07/23/2024 Ethics Complaint by Auton re Klitzke, Zappone, Wilkerson

2024-07-23 Ethics Complaint by Auton re Klitzke, Zappone, Wilkerson (PDF 671 KB)
2024-07-29 Klitzke Motion to Dismiss (PDF 168 KB)
2024-07-30 Zappone Motion to Dismiss (PDF 73 KB)
2024-07-31 Wilkerson Motion to Dismiss (PDF 413 KB)
2024-08-08 Ethics Commission’s Findings, Conclusions and Decision (PDF 111 KB)

06/26/2024 Ethics Complaint by Auton re Klitzke

2024-06-26 Ethics Complaint by Auton re Klitzke (PDF 2.6 MB)
2024-07-29 Klitzke Motion to Dismiss (PDF 165 KB)
2024-08-08 Ethics Commission’s Findings, Conclusions and Decision (PDF 90 KB)

07/12/2023 Ethics Complaint by Justin Haller re David Eric Lund

2023-07-25 Chairperson’s Decision Dismissing Complaint EC-23-07 (PDF 55 KB)
2023-07-12 Ethics Complaint by Justin Haller re David Eric Lund (PDF 186 KB)

06/20/2023 Ethics Complaint by Dave M re Beggs, Wilkerson, Stratton, Zappone, Kinnear

2023-06-20 Ethics Complaint by Dave M re Beggs, Wilkerson, Stratton, Zappone, Kinnear (PDF 1.3 MB)
2023-06-21 Beggs Jurisdictional Response (PDF 113 KB)
2023-06-23 Kinnear Jurisdictional Response (PDF 74 KB)
2023-07-11 Wilkerson Jurisdictional Response (PDF 137 KB)
2023-07-12 Zappone Jurisdictional Response (PDF 60 KB)
2023-07-24 Email from Dave M. Withdrawing Complaint EC-23-06 (PDF 27 KB)

05/31/2023 Ethics Complaint by Muller re Wilkerson

2023-05-31 Ethics Complaint by Muller re Wilkerson (PDF 3.53 MB)
2023-07-11 Wilkerson Jurisdictional Response (PDF 135 KB)
2023-08-25 Consolidated Prehearing Order (PDF 2.2 MB)
2023-09-27 Special Meeting Cancelation Notice (PDF 125 KB)
2023-10-10 Amended Consolidated Prehearing Order (PDF 1.7 MB)
2023-10-25 Opening Brief by Muller re Wilkerson (PDF 84 KB)
2023-10-31 Wilkerson Request for Continuance (PDF 66 KB)
2023-11-09 Second Amended Consolidated Prehearing Order (PDF 215 KB)
2023-11-22 Muller Witness List (PDF 250 KB)
2023-11-29 Wilkerson Response to Opening Brief (PDF 127 KB)
2023-12-06 Muller Reply (Rebuttal) to Wilkerson Response to Opening Brief (PDF 672 KB)
2023-12-13 Notice of Appearance by Jeffry Finer for Betsy Wilkerson (PDF 69 KB)
2023-12-20 Findings, Conclusions and Decision Dismissing the Complaint (PDF 265 KB)

05/31/2023 Ethics Complaint by Muller re Carlos

2023-05-31 Ethics Complaint by Muller re Carlos (PDF 2.5 MB)
2023-07-12 Carlos Jurisdictional Response (PDF 62 KB)
2023-08-25 Consolidated Prehearing Order (PDF 2.2 MB)
2023-09-27 Special Meeting Cancelation Notice (PDF 125 KB)
2023-10-10 Amended Consolidated Prehearing Order (PDF 1.7 MB)
2023-10-25 Opening Brief by Muller re Carlos (PDF 82 KB)
2023-10-25 Carlos Objection to Potential Conflict of Interest Between Commissioner McFarland and Complainant Muller (PDF 186 KB)
2023-11-09 Second Amended Consolidated Prehearing Order (PDF 215 KB)
2023-11-22 Muller Witness List (PDF 251 KB)
2023-11-29 Carlos Response to Opening Brief (PDF 506 KB)
2023-11-29 Muller Response to Carlos Objection re Potential Conflict of Interest (PDF 594 KB)
2023-11-30 Carlos Reply to Muller Response re Objection re Potential Conflict of Interest (PDF 189 KB)
2023-12-06 Muller Reply (Rebuttal) to Carlos Response to Opening Brief (PDF 609 KB)
2023-12-14 Commission McFarland’s Written Response to Potential Conflict of Interest (PDF 100 KB)
2023-12-20 Findings, Conclusions and Decision Dismissing the Complaint (PDF 290 KB)

05/31/2023 Ethics Complaint by Muller re Gunn

2023-05-31 Ethics Complaint by Muller re Gunn (PDF 3.5 MB)
2023-07-12 Gunn Jurisdictional Response (PDF 141 KB)
2023-08-25 Consolidated Prehearing Order (PDF 2.2 MB)
2023-09-27 Special Meeting Cancelation Notice (PDF 125 KB)
2023-10-10 Amended Consolidated Prehearing Order (PDF 1.7 MB)
2023-10-25 Opening Brief by Muller re Gunn (PDF 82 KB)
2023-10-25 Gunn Objection to Potential Conflict of Interest Between Commissioner McFarland and Complainant Muller (PDF 26 KB)
2023-11-09 Second Amended Consolidated Prehearing Order (PDF 215 KB)
2023-11-22 Muller Witness List (PDF 249 KB)
2023-11-29 Muller Response to Gunn Objection re Potential Conflict of Interest (PDF 594 KB)
2023-12-06 Muller Reply (Rebuttal) to Gunn Response to Opening Brief (PDF 14 KB)
2023-12-14 Commission McFarland’s Written Response to Potential Conflict of Interest (PDF 100 KB)
2023-12-20 Findings, Conclusions and Decision Dismissing the Complaint (PDF 267 KB)

05/15/2023 Ethics Complaint by Muller re Zappone

2023-05-15 Ethics Complaint by Muller re Zappone (PDF 26.0 MB)
2023-07-12 Zappone Jurisdictional Response (PDF 462 KB)
2023-08-25 Consolidated Prehearing Order (PDF 2.2 MB)
2023-09-27 Special Meeting Cancelation Notice (PDF 125 KB)
2023-10-10 Amended Consolidated Prehearing Order (PDF 1.7 MB)
2023-10-25 Opening Brief by Muller re Zappone (PDF 88 KB)
2023-10-25 Zappone Objection to Potential Conflict of Interest Between Commissioner McFarland and Complainant Muller (PDF 56 KB)
2023-10-31 Zappone Request for Continuance (PDF 43 KB)
2023-11-09 Second Amended Consolidated Prehearing Order (PDF 215 KB)
2023-11-22 Muller Witness List (PDF 251 KB)
2023-11-29 Zappone Response to Opening Brief (PDF 3.1 MB)
2023-11-29 Muller Response to Zappone Objection re Potential Conflict of Interest (PDF 594 KB)
2023-12-06 Muller Reply (Rebuttal) to Zappone Response to Opening Brief (PDF 684 KB)
2023-12-14 Commission McFarland’s Written Response to Potential Conflict of Interest (PDF 100 KB)
2023-12-20 Findings, Conclusions and Decision Dismissing the Complaint (PDF 299 KB)

04/10/2023 Ethics Complaint by Hough re Nagy

2023-04-10 Ethics Complaint by Hough re Nagy (PDF 98 KB)
2023-04-17 Dismissal of Complaint by Hough re Nagy (PDF 206 KB)

09/08/2022 Ethics Complaint by Andrews re Odegard

2022-09-08 Ethics Complaint by Andrews re Odegard (PDF 6.2 MB)
2022-10-10 Odegard Initial Response to Andrews Complaint (PDF 530 KB);
- Appendix 1 – Chart (PDF 124 KB)
- Appendix 2 – Camp Emails (PDF 223 KB)
- Appendix 3 – Ormsby Response (PDF 81 KB)
2022-11-02 Notice of Appearance by Attorney Jeffry Finer for Kara Odegard (PDF 139 KB)
2022-11-17 Notice of Appearance by Attorney Mark C. Lamb for Complainant Andrews (PDF 33 KB)
2022-12-28 Findings, Conclusions, and Decision Dismissing the Complaint (PDF 2.2 MB)

05/05/2022 Ethics Complaint by Bassler re Beggs

2022-05-05 Ethics Complaint by Bassler re Beggs (PDF 641 KB)
2022-06-08 Beggs Response to Ethics Complaint by Bassler (PDF 207 KB)
2022-07-22 Pre-hearing Order re Bassler Complaint Against Beggs (PDF 356 KB)
2022-08-05 Request for Continuance (PDF 72 KB)
2022-08-11 Respondent Beggs’ Response to Request for Continuance (PDF 143 KB)
2022-08-11 Complainant Bassler’s Reply re Request for Continuance (PDF 44 KB)
2022-08-12 Complainant Bassler’s Email Reply re Request for Continuance (PDF 215 KB)
2022-08-16 Respondent Beggs’ Disclosure of Exhibits (PDF 396 KB)
2022-08-16 Respondent Beggs’ Disclosure of Witnesses (PDF 100 KB)
2022-08-16 Respondent Beggs’ Motion to Dismiss; (PDF 379 KB)
- Declaration of Breean Beggs in Support of Respondent’s Motion to Dismiss (PDF 568 KB); and
- Declaration of Ben Stuckart in Support of Respondent’s Motion to Dismiss (PDF 283 KB)
2022-08-22 Amended Prehearing Order (PDF 3.1 MB)
2022-08-22 Complainant Bassler’s Email Request for Continuance of New Hearing Date (PDF 66 KB)
2022-08-23 Respondent Beggs’ Email Request to Have Motion to Dismiss Heard August 31, 2022 (PDF 65 KB)
2022-09-07 Second Amended Pre-Hearing Order (PDF 351 KB)
2022-10-12 Notice of Appearance of Kenneth W. Hart for Complainant, Thomas Bassler (PDF 95 KB)
2022-10-12 Complainant Bassler’s Opposition to Begg’s Motion to Dismiss (PDF 247 KB)
2022-10-12 Complainant Bassler’s Request to Extend Subpoena Deadline (PDF 97 KB)
2022-10-12 Complainant Bassler’s Potential Witness List (PDF 103 KB)
2022-10-12 Complainant Bassler’s Exhibit List (PDF 1.8 MB)
2022-10-17 Reply in Support of Respondent’s Motion to Dismiss (PDF 302 KB)
2022-10-17 Praecipe Ben Stuckart Declaration (PDF 204 KB)
2022-10-17 Respondent’s Objection to Extending Subpoena Deadline (PDF 97 KB)
2022-10-19 Respondent Begg’s Objection to Exhibit (PDF 71 KB)
2022-10-19 Claimant’s Hearing Brief (PDF 79 KB)
2022-12-15 Findings, Conclusions, and Decision Dismissing the Complaint (PDF 4.2 MB)

07/10/2020 Ethics Complaint by Ferguson re Non-City Employees

2020-07-10 Complaint by Ferguson Re Spokane Co Personnel (PDF 325 KB)
2020-07-16 Chairpersons Decision Dismissed Ferguson Complaint Re Spokane Co Personnel (PDF 100 KB)

01/02/2020 Ethics Complaint by Leute re Polson and Trautman

2020-01-02 Complaint By Leute Re Polson Trautman (PDF 1.8 MB)
2020-01-22 Decision Dismissed Leute Complaint Re Polson Trautman (PDF 92 KB)

09/13/2019 Ethics Complaint by Muller re Stratton

2019-09-16 Complaint by Muller Re Stratton (PDF 4.5 MB)
2019-10-02 Stratton Response to Complaint by Muller (PDF 315 KB)
2019-10-08 Muller Reply to Stratton Response (PDF 88 KB)
2019-10-30 Prehearing Order Muller Complaint Re Stratton (PDF 147 KB)
2019-11-26 Stratton Witness Disclosure (PDF 312 KB)
2019-11-27 Muller Opening Brief Re Stratton (PDF 41 KB)
2019-12-03 Declaration of Kinnear Re Muller Complaint Re Stratton (PDF 163 KB)
2019-12-03 Stratton Reply Brief (PDF 241 KB)
2019-12-11 Rebuttal Brief by Muller Re Stratton (PDF 44 KB)
2020-01-10 Stratton Exhibit List (PDF 3.2 MB)
2020-03-18 Written Reprimand to Stratton Re Muller Complaint (PDF 105 KB)
2020-03-29 Decision Violation Muller Complaint Re Stratton (PDF 271 KB)

09/13/2019 Ethics Complaint by Conrow Redmond Re Cavanaugh, Steinolfson and Collins

2019-06-24 Complaint by Redmond Re Steinolfson,Collins and Cavanaugh (PDF 203 KB)
2019-07-01 Email Rescinding Redmond Complaint (PDF 60 KB)
2019-07-10 Collins Response to Redmond Complaint (PDF 827 KB)

12/20/2018 Ethics Complaint by Murray Re Burke

2018-12-19-complaint-by-murray-re-burke.pdf (PDF 430 KB)
2018-12-27 Burke Response Re Murray Complaint (PDF 108 KB)
2019-04-22 Decision Dismissed Complaint by Murray Re Burke (PDF 103 KB)

12/20/2018 Ethics Complaint by Anonymous Re Stuckart

2018-12-20 Complaint by Anonymous Re Stuckart (PDF 1.2 MB)
2019-03-20 Decision Dismissed Anonymous Complaint Re Stuckart (PDF 110 KB)

12/09/2018 Ethics Complaint by Shane Brynelsen Re Burke

2018-12-09 Complaint by Shane Brynelsen Re Burke (PDF 1.0 MB)
2018-12-09 Withdrawal of Complaint by Shane Brynelsen Re Burke (PDF 35 KB)

12/09/2018 Ethics Complaint by Katherine Brynelsen Re Burke

2018-12-09 Complaint by Katherine Brynelsen Re Burke (PDF 1.0 MB)
2018-12-09 Withdrawal of Complaint by Katherine Brynelsen Re Burke (PDF 35 KB)

03/03/2017 Ethics Complaint by Shogan Re Condon and Sanders

2017-03-03 Complaint by Shogan Re Condon Sanders (PDF 1.0 MB)
2017-03-03 Shogan Witness List and Request for Subpoenas (PDF 51 KB)
2017-03-02 James King Notice of Appearance for Condon (PDF 96 KB)
2017-04-03 Declaration of James King ISO Condon Motion to Dismiss (PDF 1.1 MB)
2017-04-03 Exhibit 1-12 to Declaration of King (PDF 14.5 MB)
2017-04-03 Exhibit 13 to Declaration of King Seabold Report (PDF 1.1 MB)
2017-04-03 Exhibit 14 to Declaration of King (PDF 1.9 MB)
2017-04-03 Exhibit 15 to Declaration of King (PDF 1.9 MB)
2017-04-03 Exhibit 16 to Declaration of King (PDF 5.2 MB)
2017-04-04 Condon Motion to Dismiss (PDF 3.0 MB)
2017-04-10 Shogan Request for Order Dismissing Complaint Against Theresa Sanders (PDF 89 KB)
2018-03-21 Final Pre-hearing Order (PDF 226 KB)
2018-03-21 Order Dismissing Complaint Against Theresa Sanders (PDF 76 KB)
2018-03-28 Declaration of Theresa Sanders (PDF 195 KB)
2018-04-03 Shogan List of Exhibits (PDF 1.5 MB)
2018-04-03 Shogan Witness List and Request for Subpoenas (PDF 56 KB)
2018-04-04 Condon Exhibit 21 Declaration of Sanders Dated March 30 2018 (PDF 1.1 MB)
2018-04-04 Condon Exhibit 22 Communication with Captain and Lieutenant Association September 15, 2018 (PDF 596 KB)
2018-04-04 Condon Exhibit 23 Communication with Command Staff September 15, 2018 (PDF 497 KB)
2018-04-04 Condon Exhibit 26 Recall Order (PDF 359 KB)
2018-04-04 Condon Exhibit 27 Recall Verbatim Report of Proceedings (PDF 10.4 MB)
2018-04-04 Condon Exhibit List (PDF 718 KB)
2018-04-04 Condon Witness List (PDF 581 KB)
2018-04-04 Shogan Supplemental Witness List (PDF 41 KB)
2018-04-11 Condon Objection to Shogan Exhibits (PDF 143 KB)
2018-04-11 Shogan Objection to Condon Exhibits (PDF 163 KB)
2018-04-16 Declaration of Beggs (PDF 68 KB)
2018-04-18 Condon Supplemental Exhibit List Exhibit 28 (PDF 908 KB)
2018-06-20 Decision Dismissed Shogan 2017-03-03 Complaint Re Condon (PDF 186 KB)

10/06/2016 Ethics Complaint Re-filed by Shogan Re Condon

2016-10-06-complaint-by-shogan-re-filing-of-complaint-re-condon (PDF 852 KB)
2016-10-06 Shogan Amended Witness List and Request for Subpoenas (PDF 53 KB)
2016 10 11 James King Notice of Appearance for Condon (PDF 85 KB)
2016-11-15 Condon Motion to Dismiss (PDF 4.7 MB)
2016-11-16 Shogan Reply to Condon Motion to Dismiss (PDF 80 KB)
2016-12-11 Shogan Witness List and Request for Subpoenas (PDF 46 KB)
2016-12-22 Shogan Clarified Complaint (PDF 464 KB)
2016-12-27 James King Notice of Appearance for Condon Re 2016-12-22 Clarified Complaint (PDF 488 KB)
2017-02-01 Declaration of King (PDF 1.1 MB)
2017-02-15 Decision Dismissed Shogan Complaint Re Condon (PDF 161 B)

07/14/2016 Ethics Complaint by Pendleton Re Schertz, Anderson, Yamada and McCord

2016-07-14 Complaint by Pendleton Re Schertz Anderson Yamada McCord (PDF 993 KB)
2016-07-22 Response Local 270 Re Pendleton Complaint Re Schertz Anderson McCord.pdf (PDF 49 KB)
2016-07-28 Response Police Guild Re Pendleton Complaint Re Yamada (PDF 65 KB)
2016-09-14 Decision Dismissed Pendleton Complaint Re Schertz Anderson Yamada McCord (PDF 106 KB)

07/14/2016 Ethics Complaint by Pendleton Re Jones

2016-07-14 Complaint by Pendleton Re Jones (PDF 422 KB)
2016-09-14 Decision Dismissed Pendleton Complaint Re Jones (PDF 59 KB)

07/14/2016 Ethics Complaint by Pendleton Re Giles and Mulkey

2016-07-14 Complaint by Pendleton Re Mulkey Giles (PDF 628 KB)
2016-07-14 Decision Dismissed Pendleton Complaint Re Giles Mulkey (PDF 193 KB)
2016-08-08 Response Letter from Atty Black for Giles Re Pendleton Complaint (PDF 109 KB)
2016-08-11 Response Letter from Mulkey Re Pendleton Complaint (PDF 184 KB)

07/13/2016 Ethics Complaint by Pendleton Re Redd

2016-07-13 Complaint by Pendleton Re Redd (PDF 542 KB)
2016-08-08 Response Letter from Atty Black for Redd Re Pendleton Complaint (PDF 109 KB)
2016-09-14 Decision Dismissed Pendleton Complaint Re Redd (PDF 105 KB)

07/01/2016 Ethics Complaint by Pendleton Re Shaffer

2016-07-01 Complaint by Pendleton Re Shaffer (PDF 760 KB)
2016-07-18 response from Local 270 Re Pendleton Complaint Re Shaffer (PDF 46 KB)
2016-09-14 Decision Dismissed Pendleton Complaint Re Shaffer (PDF 79 KB)

06/30/2016 Ethics Complaint by Pendleton Re Roberge and Wuthrich

2016-06-30 Complaint by Pendleton Re Roberge Wuthrich (PDF 361 KB)
2016-07-11 Response from Spokane Police Guild Re Pendleton Re Roberge Wuthrich (PDF 72 KB)
2016-07-14 Pendleton Reply to Police Guild Response Re Pendleton Re Roberge Wuthrich (PDF 162 KB)
2016-09-14 Decision Dismissed Pendleton Complaint Re Roberge Wuthrich (PDF 87 KB)

2016-04-19 Ethics Complaint by Cannon Re McDaniel

2016-04-19 Complaint by Cannon Re McDaniel (PDF 4.0 MB)
2016-05-04 Response from McDaniels Re Cannon Complaint (PDF 1.2 MB)
2016-05-06 Cannon Reply to McDaniel Response (PDF 188 KB)
2016-06-29 Decision Dismissed Cannon Complaint Re McDaniel (PDF 143 KB)

02/22/2016 Ethics Complaint by McGrath Re Stuckart

2016-02-22 Complaint by McGrath Re Stuckart (PDF 808 KB)
2016-05-18 Decision Dismissed McGrath Complaint Re Stuckart (PDF 108 KB)
2016 Response by Stuckart Re McGrath Complaint (PDF 77 KB)

01/03/2016 Ethics Complaint by Miller Re Condon

2016-01-03 Complaint by Miller re Condon (PDF 89 KB)
2016-01-06 Complaint Amended by Miller Re Condon (PDF 436 KB)
2016-01-19 Condon Motion to Dismiss Miller Complaint (PDF 105 KB)
2016-02-20 Miller E-mail Reply to Condon Motion to Dismiss (PDF 151 KB)
2016-03-23 Decision Dismissed Miller Complaint Re Condon (PDF 99 KB)

12/30/2015 Ethics Complaint by Simon Re Condon

2015-12-30 Complaint by Simon Re Condon (PDF 6.1 MB)
2016-01-19 Condon Motion to Dismiss Simon 12-30-15 Complaint (PDF 135 KB)
2016-03-23 Decision Dismissed Simon 12-30-15 Complaint Re Condon (PDF 113 KB)

12/30/2015 Ethics Complaint by Murray Re Fagan

2015-12-30 Complaint by Murray Re Fagan (PDF 1.2 MB)
2016-01-13 Fagan Motion to Dismiss Murray Complaint (PDF 144 KB)
2016-03-23 Decision Dismissed Murray Complaint Re Fagan (PDF 109 KB)

12/22/2015 Ethics Complaint by Jones for Spokane Area NOW re Condon

2015-12-22 Complaint by Jones for Spokane Area National Organization of Women (NOW) (PDF 2.9 MB)
2015-12-28 James King Notice of Appearance for Condon Re NOW Complaint (PDF 2.3 MB)
2015-12-29 Condon Objection to Consolidation (PDF 231 KB)
2016-01-19 Condon Motion to Dismiss 1st Motion (PDF 764 KB)
2016-01-20 Condon Motion to Dismiss 2nd Motion (PDF 283 KB)
2016-01-20 Declaration of Leroy Eadie (PDF 116 KB)
2016-01-25 Amended Complaint by NOW Re Condon (PDF 1.5 MB)
2016-01-27 Condon Response to Motion to Amend and Motion to Strike (PDF 180 KB)
2016-02-11 Pre-hearing Order (PDF 68 KB)
2016-02-17 Declaration of Leroy Eadie (PDF 104 KB)
2016-02-17 NOW Response to Motions to Dismiss and Strike (PDF 663 KB)
2016-02-22 Declaration of Condon Submitted 2016-06-20 (PDF 74 KB)
2016-06-20 Condon Response to NOW Motions to Dismiss and Strike (PDF 286 KB)
2016-07-13 NOW Letter to Ethics Commission (PDF 1.8 MB)
2016-07-20 NOW Motion to Consider Add Evidence Request for Clarification of Process (PDF 259 KB)
2016-08-10 Final Pre Hearing Order (PDF 263 KB)
2016-09-07 Condon Witness Disclosure and Objection to NOW Witness Disclosure (PDF 113 KB)
2016-09-12 Condon Exhibit Designation (PDF 105 KB)
2016-09-14 NOW Amended Designation of Witnesses (PDF 71 KB)
2016-09-14 NOW Exhibit Designation (PDF 114 KB)
2016-09-21 Condon Objections to NOW Exhibits (PDF 146 KB)
2016-09-21 Condon Pre-hearing Brief (PDF 2.8 MB)
2016-09-21 NOW Pre-hearing Brief (PDF 90 KB)
2016-09-23 NOW Response to Objections to Exhibits (PDF 150 KB)
2016-09-27 Affidavit of Markus Louvier ISO Pre-hearing Brief of Condon (PDF 1.8 MB)
2016-09-27 Condon Withdrawal of Objections (PDF 92 KB)
2016-09-27 NOW Request for Judicial Notice With Attached Sexual Harassment Policy (PDF 684 KB)
2016-09-28 Stipulation and Order of Dismissal NOW Complaint Re Condon (PDF 92 KB)

12/15/2015 Ethics Complaint by Simon Re Condon

2015-12-15 Complaint by Simon Re Condon (PDF 361 KB)
2015-12-16 Condon Motion for Extension of Time to Respond and Declaration of King (PDF 377 KB)
2015-12-16 James King Notice of Appearance for Condon Re Simons 12-15-15 Complaint (PDF 407 KB)
2015-12-29 Condon Motion to Dismiss Simon-12-15-15 Complaint (PDF 87 KB)
2016-01-27 Decision Dismissed Simon 12-15-15 Complaint Re Condon (PDF 92 KB)

12/08/2015 Ethics Complaint by Spitzer Re Condon

2015-12-08 Complaint by Spitzer Re Condon (PDF 272 KB)
2015 12 09 James King Notice of Appearance for Condon Re Spitzer Complaint (PDF 297 KB)
2015-12-29 Condon Motion to Dismiss Pendleton Shogan Spitzer Complaints (PDF 303 KB)
2016-01-27 Decision Dismissed Spitzer Complaint Re Condon (PDF 147 KB)

12/02/2015 Ethics Complaint by Shogan Re Condon

2015-12-02 Complaint by Shogan Re Condon (PDF 250 KB)
2015-12-07 James King Notice of Appearance for Condon (PDF 89 KB)
2015-12-14 Amended Complaint by Shogan Re Condon (PDF 297 KB)
2015-12-17 Condon Motion for Extension of Time to Respond Dec of King Proposed Order (PDF 352 KB)
2015-12-29 Condon Motion to Dismiss Shogan Complaint (PDF 303 KB)
2016-01-19 Condon Motion to Dismiss Shogan Amended Complaint (PDF 582 KB)
2016-01-19 Declaration of Carly Cortright (PDF 290 KB)
2016-01-19 Shogan Reply to Motion to Dismiss (PDF 423 KB)
2016-01-21 Shogan Motion for Reconsideration of Paragraph C (PDF 549 KB)
2016-01-27 Decision Dismissed in Part Shogan Complaint Re Condon (PDF 149 KB)
2016-02-03 Shogan Amended Witness List and Request for Subpoenas (PDF 50 KB)
2016-02-09 Shogan Motion for Continuance (PDF 78 KB)
2016-02-16 Stipulation for Voluntary Withdrawal (PDF 69 KB)

11/30/2015 Ethics Complaint by Pendleton re Condon

2015-11-30 Complaint by Pendleton Re Condon (PDF 854 KB)
2015-12-03 James King Notice of Appearance for Condon Re Pendleton Complaint (PDF 267 KB)
2015-12-19 Condon Motion to Dismiss Pendleton Complaint (PDF 303 KB)
2015-12-20 Pendleton Motion to Deny Extension (PDF 1.7 MB)
2015-12-20 Pendleton Motion to Extend Time to Appoint Members (PDF 1.9 MB)
2016-01-27 Decision Dismissed Pendleton Complaint Re Condon (PDF 117 KB)

10/12/2015 Ethics Complaint by Lichty Re Sanders

2015-10-12 Complaint by Lichty Re Sanders (PDF 1.2 MB)
2015-10-27 Sanders Response Re Lichty Complaint (PDF 117 KB)
2015-12-09 Decision Stipulation and Monetary Penalty Lichty Complaint Re Sanders (PDF 167 KB)

10/12/2015 Ethics Complaint by Lichty Re Coddington

2015-10-12 Complaint by Lichty Re Coddington (PDF 912 KB)
2015-10-27 Coddington Response Re Lichty Complaint (PDF 271 KB)
2015-12-09 Decision Dismissed Lichty Complaint Re Coddington (PDF 149 KB)

07/19/2015 Ethics Complaint by Snyder Re Fagan

2015-07-19 Complaint by Snyder Re Fagan (PDF 1.3 MB)
2015-09-02 Fagan Request for Continuance (PDF 264 KB)
2015-09-16 Fagan Motion to Dismiss (PDF 124 KB)
2015-10-06 Snyder Corrected Complaint Re Fagan (PDF 1.6 MB)
2015-10-23 Fagan Response to Snyder Complaint (PDF 1.0 MB)
2015-11-11 Decision Dismissed Snyder Complaint Re Fagan (PDF 126 KB)

07/13/2015 Ethics Complaint by Zapatocky Re Pfister

2015-07-17 Complaint by Zapotocky Re Pfister (PDF 317 KB)
2015-08-04 Letter from Zapotocky Re Pfister Complaint (PDF 66 KB)
2015-08-04 Response Letter from Pfister Re Zapotocky Complaint (PDF 165 KB)
2015-09-01 Decision Dismissed Zapotocky Complaint Re Pfister (PDF 94 KB)

06/15/2015 Ethics Complaint by Condon Stuckart Re Dolezal

2015-06-15 Letter from Condon Stuckart Inquiry Re Dolezal (PDF 704 KB)
2015-06-23 Letter from Condon Stuckart Request to Withdraw Inquiry Re Dolezal (PDF 760 KB)

Advisory Opinions & Findings

08/08/2024 – Advisory Opinion re Dawn Kinder (PDF 165 KB)
06/13/2024 – Request for Advisory Opinion re Dawn Kinder (PDF 786 KB)
11/09/2022 – Advisory Opinion re Salary Review Commission Applicant Carl Reed Jensen (PDF 99 KB)
05/06/2020 – Robert Turner. Request & Advisory Opinion (PDF 650 KB)
09/28/2016 – Tyler R. Whitney. Request & Advisory Opinion (PDF 129 KB)
09/14/2016 – Nancy Isserlis. Request & Advisory Opinion (PDF 177 KB)
02/27/2015 – Jonathan Mallahan. Request & Advisory Opinion (PDF 119 KB)

Agendas

2024

November 6, 2024 Agenda Packet (Special Meeting) (PDF 141 KB)
September 18, 2024 Agenda Packet (Canceled) (PDF 115 KB)
August 8, 2024 Agenda Packet (Special Meeting) (PDF 135 KB)
July 31, 2024 Agenda Packet (Special Meeting) (PDF 140 KB)
July 17, 2024 Agenda Packet (Canceled) (PDF 99 KB)
June 19, 2024 Agenda Packet (Canceled) (PDF 95 KB)
May 15, 2024 Agenda Packet (Special Meeting) (PDF 183 KB)
March 27, 2024 Agenda Packet (Special Meeting) (PDF 137 KB)
March 20, 2024 Agenda Packet (Canceled) (PDF 227 KB)
January 31, 2024 Agenda Packet (Special Meeting) (PDF 156 KB)

2023

December 20, 2023 Agenda Packet (PDF 106 KB)
December 14, 2023 Agenda Packet (Special Meeting) (PDF 113 KB)
September 20, 2023 Agenda Packet (Canceled) (PDF 130 KB)
July 26, 2023 Agenda Packet (Special Meeting) (PDF 130 KB)
June 21, 2023 Agenda Packet (Canceled) (PDF 125 KB)
March 15, 2023 Agenda Packet (PDF 107 KB)

2022

December 21, 2022 Agenda Packet (Canceled) (PDF 55 KB)
October 19, 2022 Agenda Packet (Special Meeting) (PDF 98 KB)
September 21, 2022 Agenda Packet (Canceled) (PDF 130 KB)
August 17, 2022 Agenda Packet (PDF 42 KB)
June 15, 2022 Agenda Packet (PDF 40 KB)
March 16, 2022 Agenda Packet (Canceled) (PDF 125 KB)

2021

December 15, 2021 Agenda Packet (PDF 88 KB)
September 15, 2021 Agenda Packet (Canceled) (PDF 93 KB)
June 16, 2021 Agenda Packet (PDF 112 KB)
March 17, 2021 Agenda Packet (Canceled) (PDF 75 KB)
February 17, 2021 Agenda Packet (Special Meeting) (PDF 113 KB)

2020

December 16, 2020 Agenda Packet (PDF 89 KB)
September 16, 2020 Agenda Packet (Canceled) (PDF 194 KB)
June 17, 2020 Agenda Packet (Canceled) (PDF 58 KB)
April 29, 2020 Agenda Packet (Special Meeting) (PDF 144 KB)
March 18, 2020 Agenda Packet (PDF 793 KB)
January 22, 2020 Agenda Packet (PDF 112 KB)

2019

December 18, 2019 Agenda Packet (PDF 209 KB)
October 16, 2019 Agenda Packet (Special Meeting) (PDF 133 KB)
September 18, 2019 Agenda Packet (Canceled) (PDF 27 KB)
July 24, 2019 Agenda Packet (Special Meeting) (PDF 31 KB)
April 22, 2019 Agenda Packet (Special Meeting) (PDF 138 KB)
March 20, 2019 Agenda Packet (PDF 135 KB)
January 16, 2019 Agenda Packet (PDF 37 KB)

2018

November 14, 2018 Agenda Packet (Special Meeting) (PDF 133 KB)
September 19, 2018 Agenda Packet (Canceled) (PDF 15 KB)
June 20, 2018 Agenda Packet (Special Meeting) (PDF 134 KB)
April 25, 2018 Agenda Packet (Special Meeting) (PDF 46 KB)
April 18, 2018 Agenda Packet (Special Meeting) (PDF 58 KB)
April 11, 2018 Agenda Packet (Special Meeting) (PDF 52 KB)
March 21, 2018 Agenda Packet (PDF 134 KB)
January 17, 2018 Agenda Packet (Special Meeting) (PDF 130 KB)

2017

December 20, 2017 Agenda Packet (Special Meeting) (PDF 10 MB)
September 20, 2017 Agenda Packet (Canceled) (PDF 77 KB)
July 21, 2017 Agenda Packet (Special Meeting) (PDF 85 KB)
July 12, 2017 Agenda Packet (Special Meeting) (PDF 48 KB)
June 21, 2017 Agenda Packet (Canceled) (PDF 15 KB)
June 14, 2017 Agenda Packet (Special Meeting) (PDF 96 KB)
May 3, 2017 Agenda Packet (Special Meeting) (PDF 90 KB)
April 5, 2017 Agenda Packet (Special Meeting) (PDF 322 KB)
March 15, 2017 Agenda Packet (Canceled) (PDF 23 KB)
February 15, 2017 Agenda Packet (Special Meeting) (PDF 93 KB)

2016

December 21, 2016 Agenda Packet (Special Meeting) (PDF 89 KB)
November 16, 2016 Agenda Packet (Special Meeting) (PDF 93 KB)
September 28, 2016 Agenda Packet (Special Meeting) (PDF 93 KB)
September 14, 2016 Agenda Packet (Special Meeting) (PDF 96 KB)
August 10, 2016 Agenda Packet (Special Meeting) (PDF 94 KB)
July 21, 2016 Agenda Packet (Special Meeting) (PDF 70 KB)
July 13, 2016 Agenda Packet (Special Meeting) (PDF 143 KB)
June 29, 2016 Agenda Packet (Special Meeting) (PDF 96 KB)
May 18, 2016 Agenda Packet (Special Meeting) (PDF 87 KB)
March 23, 2016 Agenda Packet (Special Meeting) (PDF 63 KB)
March 16, 2016 Agenda Packet (Canceled) (PDF 22 KB)
February 24, 2016 Agenda Packet (Canceled) (PDF 22 KB)
January 27, 2016 Agenda Packet (Special Meeting) (PDF 75 KB)
January 13, 2016 Agenda Packet (Special Meeting) (PDF 78 KB)

2015

December 9, 2015 Agenda Packet (Special Meeting) (PDF 82 KB)
November 11, 2015 Agenda Packet (Special Meeting) (PDF 52 KB)
October 28, 2015 Agenda Packet (Special Meeting) (PDF 66 KB)
October 14, 2015 Agenda Packet (PDF 67 KB)
September 16, 2015 Agenda Packet (Special Meeting) (PDF 40 KB)
September 2, 2015 Agenda Packet (PDF 37 KB)
August 12, 2015 Agenda Packet (PDF 34 KB)
June 10, 2015 Agenda Packet (PDF 969 KB)
February 25, 2015 Agenda Packet (PDF 56 KB)
January 14, 2015 Agenda Packet (PDF 61 KB)

Minutes

2024

January 31, 2024 Minutes (PDF 116 KB)

2023

2022

2021

2020

2018

2017

2016

2015

Contact

Staff Liaison
Mary Muramatsu
Assistant City Attorney
Ethics Commission Staff Director
509.625.6289
mmuramatsu@spokanecity.org

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