A Metropolitan King County Council member has proposed updates and reforms to the county’s ethics code after a Seattle Times investigation revealed a county manager oversaw payments to family members of more than $800,000. The new legislation, from Councilmember Reagan Dunn, would broaden ethics rules to cover more potential conflicts of interest. It would also require conflicts to be resolved, not simply disclosed. “A review by our joint auditor and ombudsman plus a review by The Seattle Times have pointed some ways for improvement to tighten up the ethics code,” Dunn said. “We must be purposeful in ensuring hard-earned public funds are used efficiently and effectively, not scattered indiscriminately.” Times Watchdog stories dig deep to hold power accountable, right wrongs and create change. This work is made possible by The Seattle Times Investigative Journalism Fund. Donate today to support watchdog journalism in our community.…