June 12, 2019 •
Judge Blocks Fort Wayne Pay-to-Play Rule Enforcement
Fort Wayne, Indiana City Hall
Allen Superior Court Judge Jennifer DeGroote blocked the city of Fort Wayne from enforcing a pay-to-play ordinance. The ordinance restricts how much money the owners of companies could give elected officials and still bid on city contracts. Under the ordinance […]
Allen Superior Court Judge Jennifer DeGroote blocked the city of Fort Wayne from enforcing a pay-to-play ordinance.
The ordinance restricts how much money the owners of companies could give elected officials and still bid on city contracts.
Under the ordinance companies are forbidden from bidding on a city contract if any owner, partner, or principal who owns more than 10% of the company gave more than $2,000 to the political campaign of a person with the responsibility of awarding contracts.
Judge DeGroote’s ruling stated the ordinance was superseded by state law, specifically the Home Rule Act.
The Home Rule Act grants municipalities the ability to self-govern in areas not covered by the state.
Under state law, elections are the domain of the Indiana Election Commission.
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