Scott Stringer's Plan to Clean Up NYC Politics: Ban Donations from Contractors and Lobbyists

A political campaign without money from lobbyists and city contractors. That’s what Scott Stringer, a former city comptroller and current mayoral hopeful, is proposing. He wants to restore trust in NYC’s government by stopping candidates from accepting donations from these groups. This isn’t new for Stringer; he’s proposed similar ideas before. But this time, he’s going further. He wants to stop corporations with foreign ownership from spending in local elections and tighten rules on how lobbyists interact with city officials. Why the change? Recent scandals, like the indictment of Mayor Adams, have shown that money in politics can lead to corruption. Stringer thinks it’s time to fix this. He knows it won’t be easy. Lobbyists and contractors give a lot of money in each election cycle. But he believes it’s necessary to clean up City Hall. He’s also suggesting stricter penalties for violations. Will his plan work? That’s up for debate. But one thing’s for sure: Stringer is serious about changing how politics are played in NYC.