Cobb County Board of Ethics Meeting - 04/27/26

The Cobb County Board of Ethics held a meeting on April 27, 2026, to review complaints filed by Susan and Terrence Willis against Cobb County Commissioner Monique Sheffield. The board first addressed procedural matters regarding the timeliness and sufficiency of amended complaints submitted by the Willises, ultimately determining that the deficiencies had been cured and the complaints were timely filed. The meeting then proceeded to an investigatory review, where the board considered whether there was specific substantiated evidence to support a reasonable belief of a violation of the Code of Ethics by Commissioner Sheffield. Testimony from the complainants and Commissioner Sheffield was heard, focusing on alleged improper influence and conduct in a courtroom setting. The board discussed the scope of their authority, emphasizing that their review was limited to the filed documents and whether the conduct constituted a violation of the ethics code, not courtroom procedures or outcomes. No final decision on proceeding to a formal evidentiary hearing was recorded in the transcript. No procurement, contracting, or budget matters were discussed during this meeting.