If they shape the policy, it will almost always be to benefit themselves. This provision would be subject to a constitutional attack. But backers say passage of the measure in at least some of the cities involved is vital to send a message to national politicians. We want to make sure votes are not traded for dollars. Every day, local politicians are faced with decisions that are decided not on what's best for citizens but on what is best for financing their future campaigns.
Opponents argue that safeguards against corruption already are in place in all the cities involved.
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