Amendment of Municipal Code Sections 2-156-142, 2-156-445 and 2-156-160 restricting lobbyists from making direct or in-kind contributions to mayor or mayoral political committee, candidate for City office, or elected City official, and modifying required contents of statements of financial interests
Chicago's City Council has updated the Municipal Code, modifying sections 2-156-142, 2-156-160, and 2-156-445. The ordinance limits offering/receiving gifts, presuming non-monetary gifts under $50 as non-influential, demands disclosure of financial interests and compensation exceeding $5,000 from city-engaged entities, restricts lobbyist contributions to city officials/candidates, and includes penalty provisions and lobbyist registration suspension. It's enforceable ten days post-publication.
Alternate identifiers: O2024-0009664