The mayor owns property next to one of the proposed sites for the city's new baseball stadium. The mayor has a conflict of interest and should not vote on the location of the stadium when the city council takes action on the site.

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The scenario presented indicates a clear conflict of interest for the mayor, which would compromise their ability to make an impartial decision. Therefore, it would be appropriate for the mayor to recuse themselves from voting on the location of the stadium.

The Mayor Owns Property Next to One of the Proposed