Appointments to Metra, RTA boards a setback

To Kane County Chairman Chris Lauzen: What a bitter disappointment to learn of your appointments to the boards of Metra and the RTA. The two nominees, whatever their qualifications and abilities, are both politicians. You had the opportunity in your hands to break the cycle of mismanagement and scandals that we have experienced in these organizations by ignoring political affiliations and appointing qualified individuals selected only based on their accomplishments in the private sector. The demographics of Kane County would indicate that a large number of such individuals live here. The appointments tell me that your promises to do what you can to reform the government that you control were hollow promises so typical of politics in Illinois. You have earned the mistrust that will be associated with you for the rest of your term.

Ray Bellock

Sleepy Hollow