01-23-2010, 09:22 PM
Our political representation is a mirror image of the quality of the citizen/voter. It's comical to watch the political process unfold in Waukegan only resulting in the reelections of the same names, all the while adding their relatives and friends to the roster along the way, as positions open up. I don't have much hope for the future of Waukegan unless we can elect citizens who aren't running for office because they need the paycheck and overly-generous benefit package. This is not what our founding fathers envisioned for our federal gov't and we would be wise to follow their philosophy at the local level. Anyone care to discuss abolishing our bloated Township government? Have you looked at the pay and benefit package of these people lately? Start with Patricia Jones, I'm sure you will be pleased to learn what you provide her in pay and benefits, including the car, fuel, monthly expense account...