Reply #32: The notoriously corrupt BCEC can make any bullshit ruling it likes. We [View All]

[Hannah Bell]

all know rich people don't have to follow the law.

However, the law is clear, & says nothing about "intent". It also says nothing about going to "serve the president".


(65 ILCS 5/6-3-9) (from Ch. 24, par. 6-3-9)

Sec. 6-3-9. Qualifications of mayor, city clerk, city treasurer and aldermen - Eligibility for other office.

No person shall be eligible to the office of mayor, city clerk, city treasurer or alderman:

(1) Unless he is a qualified elector of the municipality and has resided therein at least one year next preceding his election or appointment; or

(2) Unless, in the case of aldermen, he resides within the ward for which he is elected; or

(3) If he is in arrears in the payment of any tax or other indebtedness due to the city; or

(4) If he has been convicted in Illinois state courts or in courts of the United States of malfeasance in office, bribery, or other infamous crime.