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Dear Editor:
In 1948, former Illinois Gov. Adlai Stevenson noted
that "government is more than the sum of all interests; it is the
paramount interest, the public interest. It must be the efficient,
effective agent of a responsible citizenry, not the shelter of the
incompetent and the corrupt."
When a state official fails to provide effective
leadership to accomplish the constitutional goals of government, our
citizens should have a means available to them to move toward more
trusted and effective leadership.
I am co-sponsoring
Senate Joint Resolution Constitutional Amendment 70, which calls
for adding to the Illinois Constitution a process for voters to
recall public officials. Three-fifths of lawmakers must approve this
measure to present it to voters in the next election. Once on the
ballot, a proposed amendment becomes effective if approved by either
three-fifths of those voting on the question or a majority of those
voting in the election.
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Amendments to our state constitution should not be
lightly considered. They should be sought to address long-term,
systemic issues within state government.
Eighteen other states allow for the recall of state
officials. It should be an option available to the voters of
Illinois.
Sincerely,
Bill
Brady
State senator, 44th District
[Posted
November 10, 2007]
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