September 21, 2005

Council Shelves Ethics Bill

By a voice vote last night, Nashville's Metro Council has decided to shelve an ethics bill after much discussion as well as having at least one questionable amendment added that could have essentially watered it down. That amendment would have allowed the council itself to appoint members of the board meant to enforce the ethics rules. This amendment was sponsored by Councilman Randy Foster (and approved by a majority of council members, of course).

In the end, though, it doesn't matter. Ethics reform in the Metro Council may be dead for the time being (although several claim it's not dead yet). I say let the free meals continue! You wouldn't want the Council to starve, I suppose.

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