The City of Saratoga council will consider a resolution to amend the municipal conflict of interest code during its September 16 meeting. Staff report attachment A contains the full text of the proposed amendment for review.
Sasha Lowery
September 12, 20261 min read
The City of Saratoga council will convene on September 16 to address municipal governance updates.
The agenda includes a recommendation to adopt a new resolution regarding ethical standards for city officials.
The proposed action focuses on updating the City of Saratoga Conflict of Interest Code.
Staff report attachment A provides the complete text of the resolution for public review.
Council members will vote on whether to approve the amendment during the scheduled session.
The adopted resolution will formally update the municipal conflict of interest guidelines.
City Council Meeting (2026-09-16). Retrieved from https://www.saratoga.ca.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_09162026-1475
Sasha Lowery
Sasha Lowery writes about community life, schools, public safety, and local events in Saratoga.
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