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The ethics referendum and its aftermath, should it pass

DeKalb voters are once again voting on revisions to an Ethics Act passed in 2015 by 92% of voters. This time, leaders of several DeKalb citizens’ groups are encouraging you to Vote YES. Here are the reasons why: The Board of Ethics remains independent; no one under the purview of the Board of Ethics is […]

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Five organizations say to vote ‘yes’ on DeKalb Board of Ethics ballot question

Letter: Five organizations say to vote ‘yes’ on DeKalb Board of Ethics ballot question Posted by Reporter Newspapers | Oct 16, 2020 DeKalb voters are once again voting on revisions to an Ethics Act passed in 2015 by 92% of voters. This time, leaders of several DeKalb citizens’ groups are encouraging you to vote yes. Here are the reasons why: […]

by DCAC

2020 Ethics Referendum, In the News

Little controversy surrounding DeKalb’s latest ethics referendum

For the second consecutive year, DeKalb County voters will weigh in on an attempt to reshape ethics oversight in their local government. And while the referendum held in 2019 raised the hackles of local watchdogs — and was subsequently shot down by a significant margin at the ballot box — this year’s effort appears to be […]

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2020 Ethics Referendum, Communication Aids

NextDoor Posting

[Name of neighbor, friend, contact] On the DeKalb County ballot there will be a referendum to adopt changes which revise the Board of Ethics for the county. DeKalb Citizens Advocacy Council, the group that opposed the previous referendum, supports this one. You can find an in-depth explanation of the major changes and the reasons for […]

by DCAC

2020 Ethics Referendum, Resources

Timeline for Making Ethics Appointments

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2020 Ethics Referendum, DCAC Publications, Press Releases & Public Statements

DeKalb Citizens Calls for Transparent, Uniform Selection Process for Ethics Board

According to the legislation, the appointments must be made by December 31, 2020. If the referendum passes in November, which we expect it will, appointing authorities must act at a particularly hectic time of year to appoint the new board members. For that reason, and to ensure quality appointments are made, we suggest they start […]

by DCAC

2020 Ethics Referendum, Resources

The Ethics Question on Your Ballot for November 2020

Here’s what you should expect to see on your ballot with regards to the Board of Ethics: ( ) YES “Shall the Act be approved which revises the Board of Ethics for DeKalb County?” ( ) NO Here are the reasons why you should vote YES: The Board of Ethics remains independent; no one under […]

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Entries by DCAC

The ethics referendum and its aftermath, should it pass

Five organizations say to vote ‘yes’ on DeKalb Board of Ethics ballot question

Little controversy surrounding DeKalb’s latest ethics referendum

NextDoor Posting

Timeline for Making Ethics Appointments

DeKalb Citizens Calls for Transparent, Uniform Selection Process for Ethics Board

The Ethics Question on Your Ballot for November 2020

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