Mayor Johnson introduces new gift policy to boost transparency after inspector general's report

chicago.suntimes.com February 4, 2025, 11:00 PM UTC

Mayor Brandon Johnson announced a new policy for handling gifts after a critical report from Inspector General Deborah Witzburg. The policy aims to improve transparency by maintaining a public log of gifts received and posting a video of the gift storage room. Starting next week, all gifts will be documented, including descriptions and donor names. Mayoral aides will collect donor information at public events, and perishable items will be redistributed. Johnson previously denied investigators access to the gift room, which Witzburg criticized. Witzburg noted that past mayors were exempt from reporting rules based on an informal agreement. The new policy seeks to enhance accountability and ensure the public can see the gifts received by the mayor.


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