Ethics Commission

Monday, August 25, 2025 · 5:30 PM AM

TL;DR

The Sacramento Ethics Commission reviewed multiple independent evaluator reports regarding complaints against city officials, including the mayor, several councilmembers, the city manager, and city clerk. All complaints received 'no-cause' determinations, meaning no ethical violations were found substantive enough to pursue further action.

Key Decisions

  • Independent Evaluation of Ethics Complaints All complaints dismissed (No-Cause)
  • Meeting Minutes Approval Approved

Agenda

  1. Open Session
  2. Roll Call
  3. Land Acknowledgement
  4. Pledge of Allegiance
  5. Consent Calendar
  6. 1. Approval of City of Sacramento Ethics Commission Meeting Minutes
    Consent Item
  7. 2. Ethics Commission Complaint Log
    Consent Item
  8. Discussion Calendar
  9. 3. Overview of City of Sacramento Ethics Commission Complaint Evaluation Procedures
    Discussion Item
  10. 4. Receive Independent Evaluator’s No-Cause Report: Complaint Against Mayor Kevin McCarty
    Discussion Item
  11. 5. Receive Independent Evaluator’s No-Cause Report: Complaint Against Councilmember Caity Maple
    Discussion Item
  12. 6. Receive Independent Evaluator’s No-Cause Report: Complaint Against Councilmember Roger Dickinson
    Discussion Item
  13. 7. Receive Independent Evaluator’s No-Cause Report: Complaint Against Councilmember Lisa Kaplan
    Discussion Item
  14. 9. Receive Independent Evaluator’s No-Cause Report: Complaint Against Interim City Manager Leyne Milstein
    Discussion Item
  15. 10. Receive Independent Evaluator’s No-Cause Report: Complaint Against Former City Manager Howard Chan
    Discussion Item
  16. 11. Receive Independent Evaluator’s No-Cause Report: Complaint Against City Clerk Mindy Cuppy
    Discussion Item
  17. Commissioner Comments – Ideas and Questions
  18. Public Comments-Matters Not on the Agenda
  19. Adjournment