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After hearing from both supporters and opponents of suggested changes to the county's ethics codes, the Unified Government Board of Commissioners approved of the changes Thursday night.

The newly adopted rules prohibit a non-profit agency from receiving public funding if a representative from the Unified Government works for the organization or business. The codes now refer to the arrangement as a "conflict of interest."

"Any business entity that is receiving public grant money or funds directly from the Unified Government or as a pass through from state or federal agencies," the new language states.

Still, the issue divided many in Wyandotte County and representatives from both sides spoke.

"While there's nothing home with bringing home the bacon, I don't think you should bring home all the bacon," said Rev. Jimmy Banks.

Meanwhile, resident Tom Roberts spoke in favor of UG Commissioner Ann Murguia, who also serves as the director of the Argentine Neighborhood Development Association.

"I think it's great you are having this discussion but you have the knife out. Don't cut it all out," Roberts said.

In the UG agenda item, a note from the ethics commission was presented, indicating that these changes were considered for two years. But the issue heated up this summer when UG Commissioner Mark Holland brought the issue to the forefront in light of ANDA possibly receiving $800,000 in stimulus funding.

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