Former Holyoke Councilor Bartley Alleged Conflict of Interest Violations

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:48:10 +0000
Civil Rights

The State Ethics Commission's Enforcement Division issued an Order to Show Cause against former Holyoke City Councilor David Bartley, alleging conflict of interest law violations. The Order alleges that Bartley represented private parties in four real estate matters involving the City of Holyoke between 2023 and 2025 while serving as a city councilor. The Order also alleges Bartley failed to complete the required State Ethics Commission online training program until 2025, violating the law's requirement that public employees complete training within 30 days of becoming a public employee and every two years thereafter.