Term limits? Chicago alderman for 50 years charged in bribery scheme

Ald. Ed Burke ((14th), the longtime chairman of the Chicago City County Finance Committee, was first elected alderman 50 years ago. He succeeded his father.

This is democracy?

Term limits anyone?

From ABC Chicago:

Chicago Alderman Ed. Burke and his top political aide have been named as defendants in a federal bribery case against Lake Forest developer Charles Cui.

Prosecutors say Cui used Burke's law firm for property tax appeal work as he tried to secure a sign permit for a Northwest Side redevelopment.

In January, Burke was charged with one count of attempted extortion for allegedly trying to force a fast food restaurant to use his law firm in exchange for a building permit.. The alderman has maintained his innocence.

In February his moronic constituents reelected Burke.

From my post at Da Tech Guy:

The arrest of a powerful Chicago alderman who has been in office for 50 years and the corruption tax