NAISY DOLAR CRITICIZES ALDERMAN BERNARD STONE
FOR CAMPAIGN FINANCE REFORM HYPOCRISY
FOR CAMPAIGN FINANCE REFORM HYPOCRISY
50th ward challenger cites $171,100.00 that Stone has
received from contributors who have given $2,000.00 or more
received from contributors who have given $2,000.00 or more
CHICAGO, Apr. 11, 2007—Today, Naisy Dolar criticized Alderman Bernard Stone for introducing an ordinance that seeks to limit political contributions from labor unions to $1,500.00, while not placing limits on donations from groups like the Chicago Chamber of Commerce, Wal-Mart and other businesses.
“Let me be clear on the issue of campaign finance reform — Alderman Stone is a plain and simple hypocrite,” said Dolar. “He believes in one set of rules for himself and another set of rules for everyone else.”
While Stone seeks to limit labor union donations to $1,500, an analysis of his contributions reveals that he has raised $171,100 from contributors who have given $2,000 or more.
“Alderman Stone continues to demonstrate his contempt for the democratic process,” said Dolar. “He needs to understand that the people of Chicago will no longer tolerate politicians who try to live outside the rules that they impose on others."
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