Watchdog: Ald. Jim Gardiner Violated Ethics Ordinance by Slapping Critic with Unfounded Tickets – WTTW (Chicago)

Gardiner is accused of targeting Jefferson Park resident Pete Czosnyka, who has frequently criticized Gardiner and  Ald. Nicholas Sposato on social media and by filing complaints with the inspector general and the Board of Ethics. In September 2019, the city slapped Czosnyka with fines totaling more than $600; The tickers were eventually tossed out by a judge.