"Mayor's Fundraising Practices Under Scrutiny: Favoring Wealthy Donors?"
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Spectrum News NY1
An investigation by NY1 has revealed that nearly 14% of fundraisers hosted for New York City Mayor Eric Adams during his 2021 campaign had hosts who either had business with the city or were seeking business with the city. While individuals doing business with the city are limited in their personal campaign donations, they are allowed to host fundraisers. The examination of documents from the Campaign Finance Board also found that some hosts later secured jobs or appointments within the administration. The mayor's spokesperson emphasized that contracts are awarded based on merit, not donations. The findings have raised questions about the need to review campaign finance laws.