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Council rejects campaign‑contribution ethics ordinance after broad public support

Anne Arundel County Council · April 21, 2026
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Summary

Bill 23‑26, which would have tightened disclosure and limited developer contributions in land‑use matters, drew wide public support from civic groups but failed in a 5–2 vote; administration officials had urged passage but the council did not adopt the ordinance.

Bill 23‑26, introduced by Councilmember Radbien and intended to limit and disclose campaign contributions related to development and comprehensive rezoning, drew a rare outpouring of public testimony. The League of Women Voters, Growth Action Network, local environmental and neighborhood groups and dozens of residents urged the council to pass the ordinance to strengthen trust and reduce the…

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