In case you haven’t figured it out, some politicians hold the people who elected them in contempt.
Skeptical?
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In case you haven’t figured it out, some politicians hold the people who elected them in contempt.
Skeptical?
Well, look no further than what state Rep. Lou Lang did last week. Lang, who has served in the General Assembly since 1987 was re-elected Nov. 6 and then resigned last week before his new term would begin.
So why would the Skokie Democrat do this?
Well, the voters won’t get to decide who will serve in his seat for the next two years, a party boss will decide. What party boss? Well, that would be the Niles Township Democratic Chairman – Lou Lang.
Yep, he gets to choose his replacement.
And guess who may be among those seeking the job? Becky Lang.
That’s right, his daughter. The Chicago Sun-Times reported this possibility last week. Becky Lang wouldn’t tell the paper what her plans were. Lou Lang said he would encourage her to apply.
And after 32 years in the General Assembly, what are Lou Lang’s plans? Well, he is joining a lobbying firm.
So, think about this, folks. He is not only picking his replacement – who could be his daughter. But he’s picking a person he will be paid to lobby.
That stinks.
Former State Rep. Jeanne Ives, R-Wheaton, posted on social media, “He ran for office and before even being sworn in to begin to serve his term of office he has resigned. It is shameful. He should be remembered for this self-serving act. Now, his party will pick a replacement to serve for a full two-year term that the voters did not select. And that new state representative will most likely run again with the power of incumbency. Democrats should be ashamed of themselves.”
Sorry, Jeanne. It’s not just a Democrat problem. Or a Cook County problem. It’s an Illinois problem.