Ives Response to Sauer Resignation

For Immediate Release

Ives Response to Sauer Resignation

August 1, 2018 - "Representative Sauer did the right thing by resigning today. Sexual misconduct and abuse has no place in the work place or any place for that matter. Mr. Sauer's resignation is not, however, the ending of this difficult chapter in the Illinois legislature. In October, over 300 women working in Springfield signed a #MeToo letter detailing the toxic culture in the capitol. For three years, leaders left the position of Legislative Inspector General vacant. Today, we only have an interim LIG. This is not how people who are serious about reform and accountability operate. The position of LIG must be kept independent and made permanent. And a transparent process must be put in place for complainants. Whether or not more women come forward, we know that many have been hurt by our elected officials - professionally and otherwise. It is a disgrace. If we are to change that culture, we must change out Illinois' political leadership. As I have stated, we cannot hope to have a good and virtuous government without good and virtuous men and women to lead it."  

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