Corruption hits us hard, both in the health of the body politic and the bottom line. Citizens of Chicago pay an estimated $500 million every year in a “corruption tax.”

The good news is that the unfortunate reputation of Chicago politics is a matter of choice. Citizens can seek out and elect principled candidates -- such as John Arena --  who understand the true cost of dishonest governing.

John Arena is dedicated to creating a ward office that runs on integrity. John will not hire family members for city jobs, nor will he accept donations from city contractors with business pending before City Council.