Leander Ethics Commission dismisses complaint against councilman

Commissioner Steven Kovacs made the motion to dismiss the complaint, which cites section 3.36bi of the Leander Ethics Ordinance.

"We lack jurisdiction as an ethics commission, and we should vote this down," he said.

The dismissal was the second ruling of its kind from the commission regarding complaints from Frame against Dishongh. On May 14, the commission dismissed a complaint against the councilman for accepting personal gifts. A third complaint filed in April alleged Dishongh accepted contributions prior to becoming treasurer. That complaint was withdrawn by Frame.

Frame said he respects the commission's interpretation of the law.

"I'm going to have to look at what the commission had to say, and I certainly will consider perhaps a different avenue to refile my complaint," he said. The Texas Ethics Commission is currently investigating similar complaints filed by Frame against Dishongh.

When the meeting adjourned, more than a dozen supporters of Dishongh cheered. The councilman declined comment.