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Complaint Opinion 26-12 and 13

Date
09/14/2026
Number
2026 – Nos. 12 & 13
Topic
Special Privileges
Respondent
Rep. Joel McEntire
Question/Complaint

Did Respondent in a post on his personal Facebook page, use his official position as a legislator when he created the impression that he had access to personal information about his constituent’s use of social welfare benefits?

Summary

Yes. Please see In re McEntire, 2026-No. 15 in which the Board found reasonable cause. Complaints 2026 – Nos. 12 & 13 are dismissed because the allegations in these complaints were the same as in 2026 – No. 15 in which the Board already found reasonable cause.

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ETHICSCOM2026.12And13 (PDF 571.12 Kilobytes)
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