This past week, I had another opportunity to witness the concerns and dedication of local government officials in action. I attended a meeting of the Townships in Calumet County. It was hosted by the Town of Rantoul in Potter.
I arrived half an hour early and I heard the conversations of the people as they arrived. As I listened, it was obvious I was listening to the grass-root citizens of our society. The informal dialogue included all the real life concerns the people were faced with daily - weather, crops, schools, roads, and taxes.
When the meeting began, you could recognize and sense the awareness of the local officials. They covered issues regarding road maintenance, prevailing wage laws, unfunded mandates, new fees - all of the issues which impacted the local governments.
You can only leave a meeting like this being impressed and thankful for "real" public servants.
