Neitzert Requests Board to Release All Information
SIOUX FALLS, SD: Today, Councilor Greg Neitzert requested the Sioux Falls Board of Ethics release all information regarding a politically motivated and coordinated attack against him.
“I’m only interested in improving public policy, not in petty politics. During my four years as a city councilor, I have served with the highest levels of integrity,” Neitzert said. “The allegation against me is unwarranted and has highlighted the need to clarify the existing vagueness in city ordinance and align it with state law.”
Neitzert continued: “Today, I sent a letter to the city’s Board of Ethics waiving the confidentiality protections provided by city ordinance. I also asked them to release all information regarding this complaint. It’s time for the Board to dismiss this politically motivated complaint.”
Earlier this month the city’s Board of Ethics recommended no sanctions against Councilor Neitzert as well as recommending clarification to its policies. Councilor Neitzert is ready to work with the Board and his council colleagues to improve the city’s policy, adding clarification and making sure the process cannot be abused in the future.
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“the city’s Board of Ethics recommended no sanctions against Councilor Neitzert as well as recommending clarification to its policies.”
The complaint was a political hit. Greg deserved full-throated vindication instead of a “not guilty” verdict. The Board should have declared him innocent. At least SF voters weren’t fooled.
I agree. He was targeted with innuendo and slur in a despicable act to influence an election by deception. The instigators deserve to be exposed.
This whole thing is a hit job.
Mayor TenHaken went on the same trip but wasn’t part of the complaint.
Why?
He wasn’t up for re-election.