New ethics measures sought in Prince George's

Prince George's County Executive Rushern L. Baker, III (D) is asking the Maryland General Assembly to approve two ethics measures to limit the ability of local lawmakers to seek campaign contributions from developers as the county seeks to shed its reputation as a place where businesses had to "pay to play."

...One of Baker's measures would restrict Prince George's County Council members' ability to accept campaign contributions from developers at the same time they are considering legislation that would directly affect developers. A second bill would limit the council members' ability to inject their views into pending development proposals unless a developer or a resident has asked for council intervention.