Public employment is a public trust and any effort to obtain personal gain is a violation of that trust
Any one serving as mayor, alderman, a member of the planning commission, zoning board or redevelopment authority should NOT have an interest in any firm that deals with property development. This includes, but is not limited to, general contractors, subcontractors, surveyors, developers, real estate agents, etc. Nor should they have a business that benefits from decisions they vote on.
The City should not appoint persons to any commission or unelected position that has a conflict of interest where they could benefit from their role
Any elected official or appointed person should not be allowed to vote on any issue that would benefit them financially