Senator Kirk Dillard, Senator Christine Rodogno, Senator Ron Sandack, State Representatives Mike Connelly, Patti Bellock, State Treasurer Dan Rutherford, Bob Grogan DuPage Auditor, Brian Krajewski DuPage County Board Member District 3 and of course Mayor Tully and I saw at least one Village Commissioner.
The event was nice enough, although I left early, my youngest child was home sick, and after a few minutes of small talk, I had enough.
On the way home I was thinking, wow, there were a lot of elected officials at the Chamber Event. Then I started thinking about how hard it is for the tax paying resident to meet with our elected officials.
For example I have been working with my neighbors on an issue that will change the character of my neighborhood. I sent letters to the DuPage County Board Members in District 2 & 3 and DuPage County Board Chairman Dan Cronin regarding this issue and not to my surprise not one member of the DuPage County Board nor the Chairman has responded, nor do I expect them to.
Even when we were trying to get a safe water supply it was very difficult to get our local elected officials attention. They did come around but it took many phone calls, letters and petitions.
As for me I would much rather sit in my neighbors homes and help them with an issue. I would much rather spend time with the folks at DuPage United who are proactive in making DuPage County a better place for all and are committed to making sure our elected officials are held accountable.
I most likely won't be attending any future chamber events as this is not my style but for anyone who is trying to get a hold of their elected officials try attending the next Chamber of Commerce event I can guarantee that many of your local elected officials will be there.
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