Embattled Wass Leaves Park Board
Park Board commissioner says his resignation does not mean, "that the Park Board will be free to pursue its old wasteful spending ways without a watchdog in its house."
Effective immediately, Oswegoland Park Board commissioner Leonard Wass has handed in his resignation from the board. Wass cited issues he has with the board, namely that he believes the board puts the taxpayer's interest last and is out of touch with community interests. At November's meeting, Wass fought for a 20 percent tax levy reduction, citing examples of where cuts and possible profits could be made, again clashing with board members. Below is the full text of Wass' resignation that he delivered to the board on Thursday evening: Dear Editor: It has been a great disappointment for me to be part of a board that puts the taxpayer’s interest last, and believes that a 20 year incumbency allows certain board members to do what ever they …
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Jeri
9:26 pm on Thursday, December 27, 2012
This county is all about the "good ole boy' system. Mr. Wass I appreciate you and your efforts. People evidently do not appreciate anyone being questioned. I can appreciate your peacefulness without this corrupt county breathing down your neck. Nobody wants to be questioned and many taxpayers support the "good ole boy" system. The more one digs the sadder the story. What the difference is that … more ›