Planned legislation limiting influence of labor unions in local elections put on hold – Crain’s*

A measure that would curb the influence of the Chicago Teachers Union and other labor groups in city elections could be introduced soon after a new City Council begins its term in May. Ald. Gilbert Villegas, 36th, is crafting an ordinance capping contributions from labor unions to candidates for city office at $1,500. Although he initially planned to introduce the measure this month, he told Crain’s on Wednesday he will do so in May or June after his labor allies reached out and asked to “provide input” about the ordinance.