Chicago Ethics Bill Stalled by City Council Maneuver

Proposed ordinance to restrict lobbyist donations to mayoral campaigns faces delays despite ethics committee approval

Aldermen Chris Taliaferro and Nicholas Sposato deferred the ethics bill, delaying a vote until the next council meeting.
The bill aims to codify a 2011 executive order banning lobbyist contributions to mayoral candidates and grant enforcement powers to the Board of Ethics.
Mayor Brandon Johnson opposed the bill, advocating instead for broader restrictions affecting more city offices.
Critics argue that Johnson's administration has been slow to pursue ethics reforms previously supported during his campaign.
The deferred ordinance highlights ongoing tensions between the City Council and the mayor's office over ethics and governance.