An ethics ordinance aimed at restricting lobbyists’ donations to Chicago mayors was blocked Wednesday in a temporary win for Mayor Brandon Johnson, whose team came out against the measure after running into trouble over his campaign contributions.
Ahead of an expected final vote, two aldermen used a parliamentary tactic to stall the ordinance to fine or suspend lobbyists who make contributions to a mayoral candidate’s political fund. The aldermen later denied to reporters that the Johnson administration officials urged them to oppose it, but the maneuver nonetheless bought the mayor time to halt or amend the effort led by Ald. Matt Martin.
Martin said he was disappointed in the delay and intends to bring the ordinance back to the council in July…