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By Dave Dahl
SPRINGFIELD – The governor is unambiguous on this one – a lawmaker who was key to the new infrastructure plan should give up his chairmanship of the Illinois Senate Transportation Committee, at least for now.
Gov. JB Pritzker Wednesday, speaking to reporters after a speech in Oak Lawn, referred to you and your car knowing every pothole on I-80: the $45 billion road plan is needed. Then the subject turned to State Sen. Martin Sandoval (D-Chicago).
“Let me be clear,” Pritzker said. “While Sen. Sandoval is under investigation, it is in the best interests of our state that he no longer serve as chairman of the Transportation Committee. If he doesn’t step aside, he should be removed. We must – we must – assure the public that this work is on the up-and-up. Corruption and self dealing will not be tolerated.”
Agents last week raided two Sandoval offices and his home amid allegations he’s some kind of shakedown artist seeking kickbacks. The Senate President’s spokesman says the investigation is still active, and President John Cullerton wants to make an informed decision.
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