It's a matter of principle, ethics

My name is Nathan "Nate" Spain. I am a member of the Audit and Finance Commission of the village of Carpentersville. In the local press I have become better known as one of the "truant" members of the Commission inasmuch as I elected not to attend any commission meetings so long as the trustee convicted of misdemeanor domestic battery chairs this committee. I made this decision as a matter of principle and conscience, attributes that seem to be sorely lacking by the gang of five trustees.

As an example of the gang of five's total deficiency of conscience, morals, and ethical principles, the following language was contained in one of the ordinances sponsored by Trustees Sigwalt and Ritter, to wit: "that Humpfer's March conviction on four counts of misdemeanor domestic battery was not an offense that required him to give up his seat."

Citizens of Carpentersville, wake up! This quote, if correct, reflects depravity of common morals by Trustees Sigwalt and Ritter and their enablers of the gang of five that it defies imagination. In the future I suspect this gang of ethically challenged trustees will seek to enhance their control of the board by urging the citizens of Carpentersville to vote out Trustees Sarto and Ramirez Sliwinski in the next village election.

Oh, by the way Trustee Sigwalt, I am not intimidated by your proposed ordinance to oust we absent and truant commission members if we miss three consecutive meetings. I relish the thought of being ousted for following my conscience.

Further, as a substitute teacher in District 300, I am concerned two of your gang are employees of the district. What kind of signal does this send to the students and teachers.

Nate Spain

Carpentersville