Aaron Esry County Board Member District 3 | Champaign County
Aaron Esry County Board Member District 3 | Champaign County
In December 2022, Mahomet Township Supervisor Aaron Wheeler and Township Clerk David Parsons filed a complaint against seven township residents. The case has now been dismissed in its entirety. On January 10, 2025, a circuit judge dismissed Counts 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10, and 12 of the complaint. Previously, Counts 5, 6, 11, and 12 were dismissed in July 2024.
The lawsuit was initiated due to the residents' criticism of Mahomet Township government and their filing of FOIA requests. This case highlights an instance where public officials filed lawsuits perceived as attempts to intimidate critics.
Residents had made public comments and requested records related to alleged violations concerning public meetings and records. These actions led to the filing of the lawsuit by township officials.