Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- The Effingham County Board met in regular session on Tuesday, and the hot topic of immigration was talked about in detail.
The Effingham County Board passed a resolution prohibiting use of local tax dollars on immigrants being transported through Effingham County. The resolution restricts the use of local taxes to those living in the county legally.
Effingham County Sheriff Paul Kuhns spoke on the issue as well, stating that he has heard people essentially say that the Sheriff “can and should take any illegals to Chicago” if they are dropped off in the county. Kuhns responded, “I’m governed by statute. I don’t take statements such as ‘we’re gonna have the Sheriff do this or that’ at face value.” He went on to say this is a humanitarian issue more than anything, and it should not be politicized as much as it has been. State’s Attorney Aaron Jones agreed, stating he doesn’t want to “tie anyone’s hands” if there is an emergency situation.
Blaine Meadows of Centrica Business Solutions and Craig Pals of Tik Tok Energy also attended the meeting to give more details on the solar and window replacement project. The Board had plenty of questions regarding repair operations and cost, how long the solar panels typically last, and warranty inquiries. The Board referred the project back to the Building and Grounds Committee for review and final recommendation.
Board member Norbert Soltwedel also mentioned the increase in local vandalism, particularly at the County Health Department and Highway Department. He said that if the culprits are kids, the parents should be held accountable for their kids actions.
The Board also was reminded that early voting for the primary election will open February 8th, with the primary election falling on March 19th.
Board member Elizabeth Huston was absent from this meeting.
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