Candidate screening process appreciated

For those of us who are dedicated to public service, I would like to thank DuPage County Board Chairman Dan Cronin for the open and transparent selection of the District 4 seat, which was vacated by Debra Olson’s resignation and for which I was considered as an interim replacement.

Although I advanced in the process as one of two finalists, I was not selected. I offer my congratulations to Bill Bedrossian and I am sure he will do a fine job representing District 4 and the county as a whole.

For years, this process has usually been done behind closed doors with little if any public involvement. By conducting interviews in a candidates forum, streamed live from the county website, Chairman Cronin has issued in a new era in DuPage politics. One that is open and transparent, allowing for public viewing and discourse.

The challenges in the coming months and years to keep DuPage County’s reputation for low taxes, balanced budgets and accountability to the residents will take a continued, dedicated commitment by all public officials. It is my belief that an open and transparent process is the foundation on which this accountability can firmly rest and continue to grow.

Chris Levan

Winfield