CAMDEN, NJ — A coalition of Camden activists is taking City Hall to court to put a referendum on the Nov. 8 ballot – which, if voter-approved – would compel most local businesses to disclose how many city residents they employ and the salary ranges for those workers.

Recent data show overwhelming majority of employees at city’s 30 biggest employers commute from elsewhere

This event included a dance selection, spoken word, singing, drums, a DJ, and a panel discussion.

CAMDEN – City Council, amid boos and jeers from the audience, approved an ordinance Tuesday night that would increase the amount of money it will pay to attorneys representing past and present city employees who face legal action.

Critics fear the measure will approve a limitless legal fund for current and former city officials and employees, including former Mayor Dana Redd, who has been indicted in a racketeering case.

Residents and activists spent more than an hour calling on Wasim Muhammad to leave the board before the meeting went out of control.