The recent firing of an animal control warden in Iroquois County may be just the start of county board members questioning leadership, OR THE LACK OF, in government operations. (Tuesday’s) Tax Committee meeting has stirred up more questions and side-stepping answers.

Board members Sherry Johnson and Chad McGinnis pointed out several problems in policy when it comes to employee relations. In fact, McGinnis claims Iroquois County’s own code/by-laws shows the county doesn’t even have an Animal Control Director, let alone support any firing of a warden.

McGinnis referred to the county codes which calls for the animal control director to be appointed every two years. That wasn’t done, he said. “Our own rules aren’t followed and then just a few people think they make the rules and apply them,” McGinnis said.

McGinnis and Sherry Johnson once again called for transparency and inclusion for all concerned.
Tax Committee Chairman Marvin Stichnoth said the concerns will be turned over to State’s Attorney Jim Devine for review.

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