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King County Tightens Ethics Rules | Seattle News
King County just took a big step toward accountability, passing sweeping ethics reforms to stop employees from using their jobs to help family or friends — a problem that lingered for years before action was finally taken. The new rules go beyond family ties to include close personal connections, and now require concrete fixes, not just warnings. Councilmembers say this is about protecting taxpayer money and rebuilding public trust through real, enforceable standards. It’s part of a broader push for oversight — including a new Inspector General Division, stronger grant monitoring, and greater…
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