By East Central Reporter Reports |
May 6, 2024
Le Roy, Ill. (ECWd) –According to meeting minutes of the November 20, 2023, Le Roy village board meeting, the Trustees voted to give away municipal funds. By unanimous vote, Christmas gift (debit) cards totaling $1000.00 were gifted to village employees and to members of the village zoning board. At least one State’s Attorney has issued a written opinion on the gifting of public funds for things such as Christmas gifts, or for this letter, bereavement flowers, etc. The bottom line? It violates the constitution’s requirement of a public purpose, see Article VIII, Section 1....