DuPage County budget called a ‘disaster’

Letter to the Editor published in the Suburban Life newspapers:

The DuPage County Board’s negligence, incompetence and arrogance has left DuPage County with a budget disaster that is “unconscionable” according to the sheriff; where “public safety is being compromised” according to the state’s attorney; and which will lead to “increased homicides ... stalkings and batteries” according to the chief judge.

Everyone in DuPage County will be affected by this fiscal fiasco in one way or another, directly or indirectly. In fact, the board is considering raising taxes between $25 million and $40 million with a $50 vehicle sticker fee or a quarter-cent raise in the sales tax.

So what can you do? For starters, don’t reward the incumbent board members by re-electing them — throw the bums out. But don’t just elect a new set of bums. Check out each of the challengers carefully and vote for those who exhibit strong leadership and will maintain their independence and put people ahead of politics.

Fortunately, there are many good choices — both Republicans and Democrats — in the upcoming election. You don’t have to settle for the same old candidates. Choose wisely — as the future of DuPage County is at stake.

Robert "Bob" Brandt
Candidate for DuPage County Board - District 3