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Order No. 2023-11: Adopting Board of Ethics Findings and Conclusions Re: Complaint No. 2022-01

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In September 2023, the Port of Seattle Commission formally adopted findings from its Board of Ethics concluding that Commissioner Fred Felleman misused his official position to gain special access to Quiet Sound Leadership Committee meetings, violating the Commissioner Code of Ethics. As a corrective measure, the Commission publicly admonished Felleman and directed him to complete remedial training on conflicts of interest and appropriate conduct between elected officials and staff. The order also encouraged Felleman to issue written apologies to the complainants and called for broader ethics training for all Commissioners.

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Port Of Seattle Commission Order No. 2023-11, dated September 26, 2023, adopting the Board of Ethics Findings and Conclusions regarding Complaint No. 2022-1 against Commissioner Fred Felleman. The Board concluded Felleman more likely than not used his Port Commissioner position to secure special privileges or exemptions while attempting to observe Quiet Sound Leadership Committee meetings, violating the Code of Ethics for Port Commissioners, the Port’s Statement of Values, and Port of Seattle Commission Bylaws. The Commission admonishes Felleman and directs him to complete remedial training in conflicts of interest and appropriate standards for interaction between elected officials and staff. The Board did not find financial, electoral, or gender discrimination violations.

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