Follow-up on Town of Danby advisory opinion
Tompkins County
Summary
A town supervisor asked whether he could hire one of his tenants. The county ethics board unanimously found a conflict or the appearance of one and will send recommendations to the Danby Town Board, which decides what happens next.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 29, 2026.
Impact analysis
No direct county cost; the matter concerns town employment practices.
Danby residents gain clearer assurance that town officials keep personal business separate from public hiring decisions.
The town supervisor involved will need to alter or abandon the proposed employment arrangement.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Ethics Advisory Board - Regular Meeting — September 29, 2026
The board found a conflict of interest in March when the Danby Town Supervisor hired his own tenant, but members don't know whether Danby complied with the board's recommendation. The County Attorney agreed to inquire, though the board can't force an answer.
Ethics Advisory Board - Regular Meeting — March 6, 2026
A town supervisor asked whether he could hire one of his tenants. The county ethics board unanimously found a conflict or the appearance of one and will send recommendations to the Danby Town Board, which decides what happens next.
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