Tim Stratton Lays Out Ethics Reform for State of Illinois

Stratton Plan to Enact Tough Government Ethics Laws

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Tim Stratton
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Kevin Artl
July 25, 2008 (815) 577-1400


Stratton Announces Agenda to Enact Nation’s Toughest Anti-Corruption Laws

Glencoe…Equipped with a commitment to regain public trust in government and reform the way Illinois conducts business, Republican candidate for State Representative of the 58th District Tim Stratton has a plan to enact the nation’s toughest anti-corruption laws. As part of the House Republican “Agenda for Action,” Stratton wants to end pay-to-play politics and provide greater transparency and oversight to state government.

“Illinois has become a playground of political corruption and U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald has referred to the current administration as pay-to-play on steroids. Tax payers deserve a state government that finds pride in operating under the most honest and ethical principles,” Stratton said.

If elected, Stratton plans to put an end to pay-to-play politics and increase transparency by:

banning government officials from soliciting contributions from contractors conducting business with their office

preventing elected officials and other state appointees and employees from receiving fees related to legal, banking and consulting work with state bonds

increasing disclosures for investment advisors and consultants with work before a State board or commission

“As a frequent speaker across the state on government finance, I believe Illinois must conduct business like a corporation with appropriate checks and balances. It is simply wrong to trade jobs for campaign contributions. Instead companies who do business with the state should have to earn their work based on their quality of service and competitive costs,” Stratton said.

“If elected, I will work to ensure that state government is accountable to the people and not to special interest groups,” Stratton said.

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