Community Corner
Council Passes Pay-to-Play Rule Changes
The new rules allow businesses to donate more to political campaigns—and also requires they report every penny.
Despite some pretty vocal opposition, town council Monday approved changes to its pay-to-play rules that requires businesses competing for contracts to report every dollar they contribute to political campaigns—while also allowing them to contribute thousands of dollars more.
The township claimed the changes made the rules simpler, more transparent, and more in line with the direction the state is heading in. Opponents argued it unnecessarily pumps more cash into politics.
Council adopted the changes by a 4-1 vote.
Check back with Patch later Wednesday afternoon for a full story.
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