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Council sponsor urges campaign‑contribution disclosures for land‑use votes; county counsel outlines enforcement role for ethics commission
Summary
Sponsor introduced a prospective ordinance aimed at increasing public trust by requiring disclosure of certain campaign contributions in land‑use cases. County Attorney Greg Swain said the bill is enforceable via the ethics commission and modeled on statutes used in several Maryland counties; council members raised questions about monitoring familial donations and practical enforcement.
Council Sponsor Miss Rodian introduced Bill 2326 on April 14, a prospective campaign‑contribution disclosure ordinance intended to increase public confidence in land‑use decisions.
Rodian framed the bill as forward‑looking and limited to post‑effective‑date contributions: "I believe that there would be strong support from the community..." she said, arguing that clearer rules would reduce appearances…
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