Chicago City Council Passes Ethics Ordinance on Lobbyist Donations

The new measure reinstates a 2011 executive order, banning lobbyist contributions to mayoral campaigns and imposing penalties for violations.

The ordinance was unanimously passed by the City Council after Mayor Brandon Johnson dropped his initial opposition.
Lobbyists are now prohibited from donating to mayoral candidates, with fines and suspensions for those who violate the rule.
The measure reinstates a 2011 executive order by former Mayor Rahm Emanuel, which the city's ethics board previously could not enforce.
Mayor Johnson initially opposed the ordinance, arguing for broader reforms, but later agreed to the current changes.
The City Council also approved other measures, including settlements for lawsuits and an ordinance to store computer data within the U.S.