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Mayor Lightfoot's ethics reform passes, more 'big changes' on the path forward
The ethics reform allows the Office of Inspector General more authority to investigate council members, bans outside employment for aldermen that interferes with public service, raises fines for violations, and broadens the definition of lobbyist to include non-profits.
Even Alderman Ed Burke, who has been asked to resign by the mayor after a federal indictment, voted yes. The indictment detailed multiple scandals where Burke used his power and position to profit, including forcing developers to use his law firm’s services.
When asked about Burke, Lightfoot said the rules are clear. “You may not have an economic relationship that is in conflict with your first priority which is to serve the people,” she said at a presser after the city council meeting. “The chips are going to fall where they may.”
She also introduced measures that address the “broken system” of ticketing, fines, and fees for drivers. The proposal, which will be voted on at the next council meeting, will include ending license suspension for unpaid debt, introduce extensions or payment plans, and reinstate a 15-day grace period for city sticker renewal.
Even Alderman Ed Burke, who has been asked to resign by the mayor after a federal indictment, voted yes. The indictment detailed multiple scandals where Burke used his power and position to profit, including forcing developers to use his law firm’s services.
When asked about Burke, Lightfoot said the rules are clear. “You may not have an economic relationship that is in conflict with your first priority which is to serve the people,” she said at a presser after the city council meeting. “The chips are going to fall where they may.”
She also introduced measures that address the “broken system” of ticketing, fines, and fees for drivers. The proposal, which will be voted on at the next council meeting, will include ending license suspension for unpaid debt, introduce extensions or payment plans, and reinstate a 15-day grace period for city sticker renewal.
https://chicago.curbed.com/2019/7/24/20708859/chicago-mayor-lightfoot-alderman-privilege-ethics-package
Another thing that really amazes me from today is that she was caught with a hot mike talking down a member of the fraternal order of police. She apologized for saying her words "out loud". But she didn't apologize for the words themselves.
For those not from Chicago the FOP backed jon burge who lead systematic torture of black men hundreds of them. Here's her comments: