Kevin McCarthy Steps Down from State House After 15 Years
The Orland Park legislator said he resigned because “this is the right decision for me and my family.”
Kevin McCarthy, who represented the Orland Park area as the Illinois 37th House District Representative for 15 years, resigned from his seat as of Tuesday.
In a letter sent from his Springfield office, McCarthy thanked his many supporters and expressed his respect for fellow state lawmakers.
McCarthy wrote that the decision was made after “thoughtful consideration” but did not offer further specifics in the letter on what led to stepping down.
“Our state faces many challenges, but we are very fortunate to have so many outstanding individuals who will continue to work long and hard to find solutions to our problems,” McCarthy wrote.
McCarthy’s term was to run until January 2013. Orland Park Mayor Dan McLaughlin, who serves as the Orland Township Democratic committeeman, will be chairing a committee to vet a replacement to finish out the term, according to Mike Nolan’s report for Sun Times Media.
McCarthy and McLaughlin were not immediately available for comment.
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Andrea Williams
4:50 pm on Thursday, December 29, 2011
Mayor Dan, why don't you do your buddy Jim Dodge a favor and appoint yourself to the seat and let the Mayor Pro Tem get a head start on the 2013 mayoral election. A self-appointment would also give you plenty of opportunities to kiss the golden ring and get back on Madigan's "A-team."
Robert Enders
5:56 pm on Thursday, December 29, 2011
I guess the tribune article on him and his cronies trying to gut legislation that was designed to put a stop to a "you scratch my back, I'll scratch yours..." with the unions was too much for him to explain. He never responded to my email to him asking for some justification or explanation for his actions.
Someone needs to investigate all those who approve of these types of back room arrangements and prosecute them for violating their oaths to the state of IL citizens.
Heather S.
6:03 pm on Thursday, December 29, 2011
This is a sad day for Tinley. Mr. McCarthy was one of the few who actually listened to the people he was elected by. In fact, My Grandmother called him about an issue she was having when the "official" channels were not helping her and sure enough Kevin came through to help her.
Robert Enders
9:45 pm on Thursday, December 29, 2011
Helping one person does not overshadow the 10 million he tried to cheat with backroom dealings.
frank
11:36 pm on Thursday, December 29, 2011
For Heather S., If Mr McCarthy did something nice for Gram, don't publicize it.
He may have used clout, threats, or other "unofficial" means to
make nice-nice for Gram. He may have covered for someone
who was not doing his job because there was no kick-back or
political blessing extended.
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Again, you read these comments and decide that someone is telling the truth and that someone is lying.
I just deleted, for me, a rather long comment regarding the disgusting ways the residents of Orland are being treated by our elected officials. It's a waste of time hashing out the past and present.
I vote, and I'm looking for a candidate that my freinds and I can support in getting us out of the disgusting mess created by our elected officials.(135 School Board, OFPD, Triangle)
Now, we have to watch the mayor play some more games.
Wake up PEOPLE, get out the vote when needed.
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Dave Janotta
6:09 pm on Thursday, December 29, 2011
He probably is retiring before the new changes take effect Jan. 1 for retirees in Illinois.
Chrislaw
6:29 pm on Thursday, December 29, 2011
I am disgusted with all Illinois politicians. A little more than a year ago, this one personally came to my door to ask for my vote. Shortly after that election, he voted to double our taxes. It would have been more honest if he had just pulled a gun and robbed me.
Robert Enders
3:41 am on Friday, December 30, 2011
Hey, the gotta take care of those state pensions... To hell with cutting spending and your retirement - they seem to say with their actions!
frank
8:56 pm on Thursday, December 29, 2011
TERM LIMITS !
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Dave Wagner
2:10 pm on Friday, December 30, 2011
Nothing against Kevin personally, but he knew the nastiness of the political climate in Illinois long ago, and he voted for the bill that allowed people to dip into other pensions. He along with every other legislator who voted for it share the blame on that fiasco. I really don't care if the bill was otherwise good, or that some scumbag added the rider, or that it was 300+ pages. The job is to KNOW, not assume. If you don't know EVERYTHING in EVERY bill you are not doing your job. Yet they all seem to find someone else to blame. The state is in the shape it is in because the legislators WANT IT THAT WAY!!! They control the spending, if they want to cut back, they are the ones responsible. EACH ONE.
I would like to encourage everyone else in the state government to do like McCarthy. QUIT, run home to your mommies and complain about how unfair it all is. And while you are counting the money in your campaign fund, we all will still be stuck with the general lack of competence in the State Government and the bill for all the waste, stupidity and chicanery. Happy New Year
cogwheel
2:40 pm on Saturday, December 31, 2011
Amen,
Mr.Wagner.....Amen !
frank
3:39 pm on Saturday, December 31, 2011
Mr Wagner,
Agree with you also.
Former Gov. Thompson sat on a board and said he didn't read what he was given before he voted. He got off. Proves that if you do nothing, be honest about it, you will reap the rewards.
Happy New Year!
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