These Democrats in for right reasons
With all eyes focused on recent revelations of Gov. Blagojevich's appalling actions, it is tempting to paint all Illinois Democrats with the same brush. Corrupt behavior by any politician is inexcusable and diminishes us all: Democrats, Republicans, and citizens who care about our community, our state and our country. We all want to believe in and value public service performed to improve the quality of citizens' lives, and we all suffer when political power is misused for the benefit of a few.
Over six years ago, Lake County Democratic Women was formed to encourage women to get involved in politics and to help talented grass roots candidates who are interested in becoming elected officials. We join with all citizens in condemning unlawful and unethical conduct, and would like to remind our fellow residents and citizens that it is the principles of the Democratic Party that characterize and unite us. We are Democrats because we believe in principles that will make our government better and our communities stronger: quality affordable health care; equal access to justice and opportunity for all our citizens; educational opportunities for all our fellow citizens; American workers as the foundation for economic growth; and peace through strength and diplomacy.
These principles are the cornerstone of what we stand for as Lake County Democratic Women, even when we have differing views within our own party. Therefore, during this tumultuous time, we will continue to tackle the tough issues, deal with bad apples in our own party, correct our mistakes and learn from them. We stand ready to tackle the difficult tasks at hand.
State Sen. Susan Garrett, President LCDW
State Rep. Kathy Ryg
State Rep. Karen May
Anne Bassi, Lake County Board
Michelle Feldman, Lake County Board
Mary Ellen Vanderventer, Lake County Recorder of Deeds
The Honorable Lauren Beth Gash
Judy Armstrong, Round Lake Beach trustee
Adrienne Johnson, West Deerfield Township trustee
Nancy Shepherdson, State Central Committeewoman, 8th District
The Honorable Carol Spielman