Regular meeting (Conflict of Interest – S. Quinlan, 5/21/2024)

Leelanau County

Event Date: 2024-05-21

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Executive Summary:

The Leelanau County conflict of interest policy clearly defines a conflict of interest as occurring when a public servant advocates for a program that would personally benefit them. In this case, Joe DeFors, chair of the Leelanau County Energy Futures Task Force, has been identified as having a conflict of interest. He actively participated in writing and lobbying for a state grant that specifically includes his name and a salary of $45 per hour, directly benefiting him financially.

The conflict of interest policy allows for reporting such violations in writing to the chairperson of the Board of Commissioners for investigation. It has been suggested that county commissioners Kama Ross and Gwenne Allgaier, who were aware of and complicit in this ethical violation, should be recused from the investigation to ensure impartiality.

This document serves as a formal notice of a violation of the Leelanau County Conflict of Interest policy. If an investigation confirms the reported facts, it is recommended that Joe DeFors be removed from the Energy Futures Task Force due to his pursuit of personal gain through his position.

Internal document reference #:2123

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