December 23, 2021 •
Cambridge City Council Passes Pay-to-Play Ordinance
Cambridge, Massachusetts City Council passed an ordinance limiting campaign contributions to municipal candidates and their committees from certain business entities to $200 annually.
Business entities seeking a city contract will be required to disclose all campaign contributions made to candidates and their PACs in the preceding 12 months.
Business entities exceeding the $200 contribution limit will not be eligible for city contracts or other city action, including the receipt of special permits, zoning changes, or community development or other forms of financial assistance.
The definition of business entity is expansive and includes individuals as well as corporations and their officers.
The definition of business entity does not, however, include labor unions.
The ordinance is expected to take effect in 2022.
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