Welcome to CLEAR

Coalition for Local Ethics, Accountability, and Reform

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Who We Are

CLEAR is a non-profit, nonpartisan independent watchdog that operates separately from any government entity, created by professionals with extensive experience navigating public systems who are committed to helping others when they encounter misconduct, waste, abuse of authority, or retaliation.

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Our Mission

CLEAR’s mission is to strengthen transparency and accountability in government by providing independent guidance and support to individuals who raise legitimate public-interest concerns.

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Who We Serve

CLEAR serves as a trusted resource for confidential reporters, whistleblowers, government employees, residents, and contractors who encounter misconduct, waste, abuse of authority, or retaliation and need clarity before deciding next steps.

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"Corruption thrives in silence"

If you are a...

  • Local government employee or former employee

     

  • Contractor, vendor, or resident interacting with public agencies

     

  • Individual who observed conduct that may involve misuse of public resources, abuse of authority, or retaliation

CLEAR was built for you.

If this resonates, keep reading. What comes next matters...

Supporting Government Employees

  • Provides a trusted, independent place when you don’t know whether to turn to media, attorneys, internal channels, or oversight agencies
  • Fills the gap before irreversible steps are taken, helping employees understand options and risks
  • Helps distinguish mismanagement, misconduct, and unlawful activity so concerns are raised accurately and responsibly
  • Supports employees in understanding their position before acting, including timing, documentation, and potential consequences
  • Ensures no public servant has to choose between integrity and professional survival

Advocating for Contractors

  • Provides a trusted place to raise concerns when procurement practices feel unethical, unfair, or unlawful

  • Helps vendors understand public contracting rules and identify red flags before taking action

  • Fills the gap before contacting attorneys, media, or filing formal complaints

  • Supports careful navigation of concerns involving transparency, competition, and compliance

  • Helps businesses protect themselves while acting in the public interest

Empowering the Community

  • Helps you assess procurement practices that appear unethical, unfair, or inconsistent with the rules

  • Helps identify red flags and systemic issues before you take action

  • Helps you understand how public procurement is intended to work and where processes break down

  • Helps you navigate concerns related to transparency, competition, and compliance

  • Helps you make informed decisions while protecting your business and the public interest