Missouri Ethics Commission

The Commission determined that several candidates failed to file a Personal Financial Disclosure statement by the deadline for the April 7, 2026, election. The Commission instructed staff to notify the relevant officials that these candidates are disqualified from the election pursuant to Section 105.492.2, RSMo. Disqualified candidates included those running for School District Board Member, Alderman, Council Member, and Mayor positions.

The Missouri Ethics Commission took actions on several cases, closing some with letters of concern issued to the respondents and dismissing others due to unsubstantiated allegations. The cases involved public safety concerns and potential violations of specific sections of Missouri Revised Statutes related to ethical conduct.

The Missouri Ethics Commission meeting included the issuance of opinions in response to conflict of interest matters.

The Missouri Ethics Commission held a meeting where they closed cases against Lesa Lietzow, John Sedlock, and Charlie Denison. Additionally, they accepted a signed Joint Stipulation of Facts and Waiver of Hearing, Conclusions of Law in a case against E. William Bergfeld and issued a Consent Order which included an agreement to pay a fine.

The Missouri Ethics Commission took several actions during its meeting. Cases were dismissed due to being unsubstantiated. A consent order was entered with findings of fact and conclusions of law regarding the 6th District PAC Fund and Dennis Murray, which included a fee. Additionally, findings of fact, conclusions of law, and an order were entered regarding Karl Unsworth, including a letter of reprimand and a fee. A consent order was also entered concerning Stephanie Noecker and Get The Facts In Shaw, which included a fee.