Mayor’s Pick for Alderman Appointment Donated to and Worked for Irvin Campaign
ICPR Executive Director Sarah Brune was quoted in this article
via – The Chicago Tribune
“Aurora’s newest alderman had ties to Mayor Richard Irvin’s campaign in the year before Irvin appointed him to fill a vacant City Council seat.
In May, slightly more than a month after Irvin was elected mayor, he announced his selection of Jenkins for alderman at large. The position had previously been Irvin’s, and became vacant when Irvin was sworn in as mayor.
Sarah Brune, executive director of the Illinois Campaign for Political Reform, said the appointment could create the appearance of a conflict, particularly if it looks like other candidates weren’t considered for the post. Such appointments should be based on merit, rather than politics, she said.”
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