As noted in the Talbot Spy’s interview with Mayor Megan Cook and Ward 3 Councilmember David Montgomery last week, the Town of Easton’s Council members began a conversation about the need and importance of establishing formal guidelines for financial reporting and limits on campaign contributions for individuals and organizations within the municipality.
During the public comment period, some residents raised questions about the timing of the proposal, before the town election on May 6th, as well as concerns that this legislation might be redundant or in conflict with other state reporting laws. Other public comments suggested that the proposed change of local law would ensure transparency and follow other communities in Maryland that have elected to have ordinances despite the existence of state reporting requirements.
The Council agreed to hold a workshop on the proposal next month.
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