Ethics
The ethic topic on reliability, accountability and transparency is raised in the mayoral primary race between Vince Gray and Muriel Bowser. The sitting mayor, Vince Gray is accused of engagement in scandalous campaign. More so, investigation reveals Vince Gray involvement in the scandal with a Jeffrey Thompson, who was charged with conspiracy. The investigation indicates that Vince Gray was aware of the infamous shadow campaign whereby he was elected. Overall, Vince Gray broke the ethics of a process by engaging in the alleged secret illegal deals. What is more, Vince Gray failed to apply the aspects of integrity and transparency, which are paramount in cultivating trust from the society. As a result, the involvement of Vince Gray in the scandal raises the topic of ethics and corruption.
It is ethical right for a leader to adopt integrity through avoiding illegal activities. There is also a topic on ethics and conspiracies whereby the candidates choose to raise the issue during the campaign to have the upper hand in the elections. Apparently, such conspiracy shows lack of credibility and self-centred aspect. The candidates are exploiting the weaknesses of Vince Gray for political gain rather than the wider society. The fact that Vince Gray is still running for the mayoral post with the ongoing allegation to the scandal highlights the topic of ethics and self-centeredness. Vince Gray is supposed to resign until his name is cleared off the allegations to reflect good leadership of integrity and trust. It is through resignation that Vince Gray will reflect attributes of honesty and openness. Similarly, there is also a topic on ethics and racism. The fact that Washington D.C. has the majority black people dictates the voting process. More so, race has been the deciding factor in mayoral seat with the majority black people. The part of race eliminates integrity, diversity and credibility of overall mayoral leadership.
