Governance
Potential Adoption of an Ethics Commission
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Last discussed Jan 16, 2026.
Public comments (3)
ConcernedDr. Tom ShanksJan 16, 2026
Expressed confusion over the complex and repetitive agenda packet, questioning which documents were actually up for a vote and urging a broader public process.
Governance and Ethics Committee — January 16, 2026 · 2:34 →SupportiveWanda BuckJan 16, 2026
Stated that Santa Clara has an ethics problem and voiced support for exploring a new program or separate ethics commission.
Governance and Ethics Committee — January 16, 2026 · 1:41:32 →ConcernedDr. Tom ShanksJan 16, 2026
Suggested opening the ethics discussion to a broader public process to ensure public trust.
Governance and Ethics Committee — January 16, 2026 · 1:46:32 →