Willie Wilson Gives Away More Cash, Comes Under New Scrutiny
Executive Director Mary Miro was interview for this article.
Via – WTTW Chicago
“Another day, another cash giveaway by Chicago mayoral candidate Willie Wilson, and another problem: A watchdog group has taken action against the Wilson campaign for behavior they believe is unethical and improper.
On Wednesday, Wilson, through his Dr. Willie Wilson Foundation, gave away money and offered assistance to people lined up at the county treasurer’s office to pay the second installment of their property taxes. Wilson is facing scrutiny for a similar event in July in which he gave away $300,000 in the form of cash and prepaid checks at a local church.
The Illinois Campaign for Political Reform announced Wednesday it has filed a formal complaint with the Illinois State Board of Elections to fine the Wilson campaign and make him disclose that $300,000 as an in-kind campaign contribution. They say the money may have come from his foundation, but because he promoted the event through his mayoral campaign and streamed it live on his campaign Facebook pagethey look at it as a campaign event, and say the money should therefore be recorded as a campaign donation.”
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