Saturday, October 03, 2009 | 
Posted by
Caoilfhionn
It's an effort on the part of lawmakers to rein in the horrible nepotism that goes on in Cook County government. At least the spirit of it seems to be reasonable; it was drafted by Commissioner Elizabeth Gorman (R- Orland Park), who said
It requires Cook County contractors and lobbyists to reveal the names of relatives who work for local government; whether county, state or municipal.
This comes on the heels of the measure I mentioned in another post requiring lobbyists to make disclosures online - but another measure which cuts donations contractors can make to political campaigns in half.
More at the Chicagoist.
It's all well and good to put measures in place - but if you don't enforce them and allow people to skate based on party affiliation and politics, what good are they?
"This is an opportunity for Cook County to lead the way in ethics reform....How 'bout that?"Indeed.
It requires Cook County contractors and lobbyists to reveal the names of relatives who work for local government; whether county, state or municipal.
This comes on the heels of the measure I mentioned in another post requiring lobbyists to make disclosures online - but another measure which cuts donations contractors can make to political campaigns in half.
More at the Chicagoist.
It's all well and good to put measures in place - but if you don't enforce them and allow people to skate based on party affiliation and politics, what good are they?
Labels:
blog comments powered by Disqus
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
Wikio
