A long-embattled Kane County ethics ordinance created to limit monetary influence is poised to fall
Money and campaign contributions may soon have at least the appearance of much more influence over the business and political operations of Kane County. The ordinance arose as board members, at that time, decried the possible influence of campaign contributions on the awarding of valuable county contracts. A Daily Herald investigation that year showed more than $17.
by signing up you agree to our terms of service Yet it remained in place because county board members, over the past decade, didn't want to revert to the state's contribution limits.
That sentiment will now be tested against the political will of the county board elected this past November.
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