I've been reading about this ordinance, and got a draft copy last week. I'm still trying to understand it a little better. It's easy to say that tougher rules are better, but I don't think that's always true. I'm trying to get someone to tell me what the result would be in some example situations so I can understand what the proposed ordinance would really do:

For example (assuming I am on a city body affected by the ordinance):

-If I am a member who owns a house, and the city is considering changing the zoning of the property next to me (but not mine) to an industrial classification, am I free to discuss the matter in an effort to stop the zone change in order to prevent the lowering in value of my residentially zoned property?

-I wish to build a house on a property in Provo. To do so I need approval of plans and such from the appropriate city bodies. Can I discuss the matter with people in the respective bodies?

-The neighborhood in which I live wants the city to develop a park near my home. Because of my familiarity with the city workings and/or because I am their elected representative they ask me to represent the neighborhood in presenting the request to the city and helping to move it along. Can I do this?

-I am on the board of a non-profit organization (say Habitat for Humanity) that wishes to develop it's services in the city. Can I talk about this with people in city bodies?

-The city is considering buying a distressed property on my street and redeveloping it. The redevelopment should have a direct affect on my property value. Can I comment on this?

-I am a pilot who works for the UVSC (UVU) flight school in addition to serving on a city body. The city is considering improvements to the airport. Can I comment?

-I am a telecommunications professional who works for Qwest or Comcast or XO, etc, in addition to serving on a city body. The city is considering the sale of telecommunications assets to a private entity. Can I comment?