Madison City Council quietly abandons effort to create code of conduct for members

An unproven allegation of sexual assault against a Madison alderman almost two years ago inspired proposals for new rules for behavior and discipline, but the City Council was unable to agree on specifics and last week dropped the issue. Council members said finding a way to create and enforce a new code of conduct was elusive, but that a new job description approved last fall will help while relying on existing state law and public oversight at the ballot box. Full Story: Wisconsin State Journal