On Day of HDO Ringleader’s Sentencing, Mayoral Candidate Miguel del Valle Points to Other Candidates’ Ties to the Patronage Organization
Del Valle says Hispanic Democratic Organization was birthed under Chico’s watch as Daley’s chief of staff, underscores Emanuel’s reliance on patronage armies during 2002 congressional run
CHICAGO (February 3, 2011)--Shortly after a federal judge sentenced former Hispanic Democratic Organization (HDO) ringleader Al Sanchez to 30 months is prison for his role in a city patronage hiring scheme, mayoral candidate and Chicago City Clerk Miguel del Valle today pointed to his opponents’ past use of patronage armies and ties to the scandal-ridden HDO.
“It has come to light that not only does Rahm Emanuel take contributions from companies