Solvang Council Debates Ethics of Mayor’s App Venture

Solvang Council Debates Ethics of Mayor’s App Venture

A Solvang City Council discussion over Mayor David Brown’s private business venture, a mobile app targeting tourists, turned into a debate about ethics at the most recent meeting. Several council members said their concerns went beyond the app itself, arguing that it targets the same visitor market as the city’s own tourism efforts and raises broader implications for public trust. Brown recused himself from the March 23 discussion, which lasted …