A Hierarchy of Distrust

It should be noted that all the Logan Board members be equally distrusted.  Board members in the top tier of distrust are clearly Don Brewer, Jake Rendleman, John O'Keefe, and Bill Kilquist (although not a board member now, he has a proven track record of distrust, questionable ethics, and intimidation).  The second tier of Jim Snider, Jackie Hancock, Mike Hopkins, and John Sanders are public officials who try hard to do the right thing and are intimidated by the Don to do his bidding.

In order to really change this culture of threats and intimidation that rewards silence and/or obedience through nepotism, patronage, and cronyism, the composition of the board will have to change!  The April 9 election represents an opportunity for the voters of the five counties that make up the Logan district to select a Board of Trustees that is committed to providing a quality education and supporting student success.  This election is about moving the Board decision making process from under the rocks of the Pinch Penny Pub Brew Club and from behind the closed doors of executive sessions to the transparency of open meetings.  It is only  through open board meetings where the faculty and staff of Logan and the voters of the district can witness what Board decisions are being made and what the criteria for those decisions are.

So, on April 9, vote for Cheryl Graff or Jim Snider!  These are the two candidates endorsed by the John A. Logan College Faculty union.  Both of these candidates are willing to make the tough decisions that will move Logan away from the kind of hiring practices described in the Southern Illinoisan on Sunday, March 24.  (More on why these two candidates are the preferred candidates by the IEA in a later post.)

Two other candidates who have made a huge contribution to the exposing the unethical and quasi corrupt hiring practices of the Logan board are Russ Williams and Mike Vanhorn.  Each of these candidates is honest and ethical and deserve a huge amount of credit for making this Board election one of the most high profile elections that John A. Logan College has ever seen.  Each is committed to supporting the current administration, faculty, and staff and not undercutting or micromanaging decisions made at the college. 

Finally, if you are interested in eliminating the hierarchy of distrust at John A. Logan College, Do not vote for Bill Kilquist, John O'Keefe, or Chuck Hamilton.  These individuals are part of the unholy alliance.  They are part of Godfather Brewer's plan to make Clay Brewer president.  What else do you need?