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Ethics Commission meeting minutes — February 19, 2026

Corpus ChristiFeb 19, 20262 min read

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The Ethics Commission met in Council Chambers. Members present: Kimberly Ballenger (Chair), Douglas Fick, Rick Barrera, Matthew Moore, Casey O’Donnell (joined later), and Trevor Mauck; absent: Robert Simmons, Steven McClure, Elena Martinez. No public comment. The commission approved the January 2026 minutes with corrections, tabled action on Casey O’Donnell’s absence until contact (later acknowledging him present), took no actions on financial reports, forms/policies, complaints, or executive session items, and approved not meeting in June, July, November, and December. Meeting adjourned at 5:49 PM.

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Motion to table consideration of Casey O’Donnell’s absence until contact (motion carried); Casey O’Donnell later attended and was acknowledged present on the record.
Approved January 2026 Ethics Commission minutes with corrections (motion carried).
No action taken on Reports of Financial Information.
No action taken on forms, policies, rules, ordinances, reports, or laws related to the Ethics Commission.
No action taken regarding outstanding Ethics Complaints.
No executive session items were taken.
Motion carried to not meet in June, July, November, and December.
Meeting adjourned at 5:49 PM.

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