Heal by allowing disconnection

Now that the votes are in and the village of Campton Hills remains intact, it is time to look ahead and begin planning for a community united.

First, we must closely examine the issues that led to the referendum to dissolve the village and determine what measures need to be taken to clean up after the storm. This cannot be done with the present level of hostility that has been evident in comments made by readers of local media. Chris Baldwin attempted to extend an olive branch to the village leaders and promote constructive dialogue among residents on both sides of the issue.

Comments by readers in support of the village were vile, vicious and unfounded; therefore, not in the least constructive. I may have expected such mud slinging during the election, but not after having won it. In fact, it was this very attitude that forced the Free Us group of homeowners, not large developers, to take such drastic measures to dissolve the village.

On that note, another powerful issue is the communities that have filed for disconnection. Allowing those areas to disconnect will greatly reduce the friction within the village since it would eliminate massive numbers of those that oppose its existence and send a message that The village of Campton Hills is willing to work with its residents rather than against them. After all, what purpose is served by legally forcing these communities to remain in the village? Unless, in reality, those residents are only valued for the revenue they generate.

Jayne Farrand

St. Charles