Ethics committee advances three items
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The committee passed three items by voice vote, including a rule report, a proposal to bar use of confidential information for prediction markets or event contracts, and a resolution calling for U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros to resign. It also held a hearing on democracy and election reform proposals with no vote taken.
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What this means
The committee approved its June Rule 45 monthly report and advanced a proposal that would prohibit using or sharing confidential information for prediction markets or event contracts. It also approved a resolution calling on U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros to resign, with one no vote recorded. In a separate hearing, members discussed democracy and election reform ideas but did not vote on them.
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- Passed the June 2026 Rule 45 Monthly Report by voice vote.
- Passed SO2026-0025003, which would amend the municipal code to prohibit use or disclosure of confidential information for prediction markets or event contracts, by voice vote.
- Passed R2026-0026273 calling on U.S. Attorney Andrew Boutros to resign, by voice vote with Alderman Sposato as the sole nay vote.
- Held a subject matter hearing on democracy and election reform policy proposals; no vote was taken.
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Committee on Ethics and Government Oversight
Committee Meeting and Subject Matter Hearing discussing democracy and election reform policy proposals. No vote on hearing topic.
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- Noticehttps://occprodstoragev1.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net/meetingattachmentspublic/e3d5927d-6dc0-43e2-ad66-fffe1eb1eebf.pdf
- Agendahttps://occprodstoragev1.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net/meetingattachmentspublic/ae9b9ee6-7a68-4540-a01c-18bef54f64a7.pdf
- Summaryhttps://occprodstoragev1.blob.core.usgovcloudapi.net/meetingattachmentspublic/02d3771a-c6f7-42a4-82de-5126db411077.pdf
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