Ethics training is a good idea

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Published on Monday, March 15, 2010 8:18 AM CDT

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The troubles in Mandeville over the last two years have put a real strain on the voter’s credibility, not just in Mandeville, but also all over. With a disgraced mayor resigning amidst a growing scandal and then pleading guilty on corruption charges, voters and taxpayers were understandably leery of trusting their public officials.

It starts to make one wonder if we can trust any person working in government. The Mandeville City Council took a big step this week in making sure the city does not go through another nightmare like the one caused by former mayor Eddie Price. The council passed a law mandating all city government employees must take a minimum of two hours a year in ethics training. We think this is idea that is long overdue. Ethics takes on an even higher importance when governments are entrusted with managing taxpayer money. Elected officials and those that work in government must always be reminded that they work for a higher purpose. They work for the betterment of their fellow citizens, not to make themselves rich and powerful. We applaud the Mandeville council, and we hope that they may set an example for other municipalities everywhere.

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