Town Board closes hearing on conflict-of-interest ethics amendment
New Lebanon Town Board closes ethics conflict-of-interest hearing with no public comment. Supervisor Colleen Teal convened the public hearing at 6:57 p.m. on Proposed Local Law No. 5, which would prohibit town officers and employees from holding interests in contracts when they have authority to
misc · Meeting of March 16, 2026
NY NEW LEBANON — New Lebanon Town Board closes ethics conflict-of-interest hearing with no public comment. Supervisor Colleen Teal convened the public hearing at 6:57 p.m. on Proposed Local Law No. 5, which would prohibit town officers and employees from holding interests in contracts when they have authority to negotiate, approve, or audit them. Town Clerk Tistrya Houghtling read the formal notice describing the proposed amendment.
No members of the public spoke for or against the proposal. Supervisor Teal moved to close the hearing at 7:00 p.m., seconded by Councilmember Kevin Smith Sr., with the motion approved unanimously.
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