Petition filed to repeal “Matt’s Law”; Belmar’s loosened pay to play ordinance
Belmar Mayor Matt Doherty
The Committee of Petitioners to repeal Belmar’s recently passed Ethics Ordinance that would allow Borough elected officials seeking higher office to accept campaign contributions from town vendors, developers, professionals and liquor licensees and accept anonymous contributions under $300 submitted 326 signatures to Borough Clerk April Claudio today, according to Committee Member Katrina Clapsis.
Claudio confirmed the receipt of the petition.
Dubbed “Matt’s Law” by locals because the timing of the Ordinance’s introduction and passage coincided with Mayor Matt Doherty’s announcement that he is running for Monmouth County Freeholder, the measure is now subject to repeal by the Borough Council or a referendum within 40-90 days of the signatures being certified by Claudio. 61 more signatures than need to force a repeal or referendum were submitted, according to Clapsis.
Posted: March 7th, 2016 | Author: Art Gallagher | Filed under: Belmar, Campaign Contributions, Campaign Finance, Matt Doherty, Monmouth County News | Tags: April Claudio, Belmar Mayor Matt Doherty, ethics, Katrina Clapis, Lawless Matt Doherty, Matt Doherty, Matt's Law, Monmouth County News, Pay-to-play | 7 Comments »