A county commissioner who makes decisions on construction permits and zoning exceptions and approaches a hotel builder to lease space for her clothing store in his new hotel while his application for zoning and construction are pending has done nothing unethical.

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This is a clear conflict of interest and a violation of ethical principles. The county commissioner has used her position of power to benefit herself personally, which undermines the impartiality and fairness required of public officials.

A County Commissioner Who Makes Decisions on Construction Permits and Zoning