On May 28, 2024, the Empire Village Council convened for a regular meeting, following a public hearing regarding the Mass Gathering Ordinance. The meeting commenced at 7:00 p.m., with all council members present except for Webb, who was excused. Public comments addressed the ordinance’s fee structure and evaluation processes for waivers, before the hearing concluded.
The Leelanau County conflict of interest policy is clear against public servants advocating for programs that would personally benefit them. Joe DeFores, chair of the Energy Futures Task Force, has been identified as engaging in such a conflict, participating in writing a state grant that would pay him $45 per hour, explicitly mentioned in the documentation.
On May 21, 2024, during a regular meeting of the Leelanau County Board of Commissioners, public speaker John Hunter commented on ongoing discussions surrounding election integrity. He emphasized that the commissioners are bound by state laws governing elections and lack the authority to alter voting mechanisms, addressing concerns about misinformation affecting public resources.
The Leelanau County conflict of interest policy defines a conflict of interest as when a public servant advocates for a personally beneficial program. Joe DeFors, chair of the Leelanau County Energy Futures Task Force, has been identified as having a conflict of interest by lobbying for a state grant that financially benefits him directly.
This document serves as a formal notice regarding a potential conflict of interest involving Joe DeFors, the chair of the Leelanau County Energy Futures Task Force. Allegations suggest DeFors lobbied for a state grant that financially benefits him, raising concerns about adherence to the county’s conflict of interest policy, necessitating immediate attention.
Joe DeFores, chair of the Leelanau County Energy Futures Task Force, is accused of violating the county’s conflict of interest policy. He helped write and lobby for a state grant that benefits him financially, receiving $45 per hour. A letter argues that certain county commissioners should be recused from investigating this ethical violation.
The Leelanau County conflict of interest policy defines a conflict as occurring when a public servant advocates for a program that personally benefits them. Joe DeFors, chair of the Energy Futures Task Force, has been identified with such a conflict, as he participated in lobbying for a state grant that directly includes his name and salary.
The Leelanau County conflict of interest policy is clear in its stance against public servants advocating for programs that would personally benefit them. Joe DeFors, as chair of the Leelanau County Energy Futures Task Force, has been identified as engaging in such a conflict. He actively participated in writing and lobbying for a state grant that explicitly includes his name and a salary of $45 per hour.
This document serves as a formal notification regarding a potential violation of the Leelanau County conflict of interest policy involving Joe DeFors, the chair of the Leelanau County Energy Futures Task Force. The policy highlights the ethical implications of public servants advocating for programs that may financially benefit them, creating a conflict of interest.
Conflict of Interest Violation – Joe DeFors, chair of the Leelanau County Energy Futures Task Force, helped write and lobbied for a state grant that personally benefits him, violating county policy. Commissioners Kama Ross and Gwenne Allgaier were complicit, undermining the investigation’s integrity. This document serves as notice of the violation and suggests removal of Mr. DeFors.
