Vancouver Councilwoman Kim D. Harless, who is up for re-election (Photo: Vancouver Government)
An ethics complaint filed against Vancouver City Councilwoman Kim D. Harless will no doubt affect her in the upcoming election for her post on the dais.
“As part of their regular Oct. 6 meeting, the Vancouver City Council considered a complaint against Councilor Kim Harless,” according to the government press release.
The Hearings Examiner is required “to prepare written findings within 60 days of the date the City originally received the complaint," according to the government release, noting that unless the City Council grants an extension, the findings are due Oct. 28.”
The complaint, filed under City Council Policy 100-36, “outlines the code of ethics that Councilmembers follow while serving on City Council.”
“After hearing a report from the City Attorney, Councilor Harless provided comments before recusing herself while the Council deliberated,” according to the government statement, adding a motion was made and the Council unanimously voted to refer the matter to a Hearings Examiner to conduct an investigation.
Additionally, the Council further mandated “while the matter is being investigated, the Council’s alternate will assume the role of Chair for the Lodging & Tax Authority Committee (LTAC).”
Whhile Harless touts "For the People, With the People," in her election campaign, "the City Attorney’s office will coordinate with the Hearings Examiner regarding when the investigation can begin," according to the government release.
“There is no further information available at this time,” according to the government release.
OpGov.ai will be back with more information as soon as we find out for you.
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