Issue Position: Ethics Reform

Issue Position

For too long, Illinois government has run rampant with corrupt politicians. To enact smart policy, we need the public's trust. But corruption has diminished our ability to grow our economy, improve our local schools, and pursue a bold agenda of smart, progressive policy on any number of issues. We cannot tolerate it any longer.
To restore the public's trust, I will:
Be a legislator 100% of the time, without outside employment and conflicts of interest.
Work to end the legislator-to-lobbyist revolving door by requiring a one year "cooling off" period before former legislators and staff can lobby in Illinois.
Support the Comptroller's proposed bill that stops payment for legislators on their last day instead of the end of the month.
Back robust procurement and contracting reform in order to diminish the power of political figures from being able to steer contracts to friends and allies.
Fight to require greater disclosure of politician's financial holdings or obligations to ensure they are free of conflicts of interest.
Vote for term limits for legislative leaders.
Support fair maps for state and local legislative district so that voters choose their politicians, and politicians do not choose their voters.

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