From edgarcountywatchdogs.com: We ended our last article on the Tri-State Fire Protection District with this statement: "Stay tuned for some pretty amazing exposure yet to come!" (Click here for previous article) I think "amazing" is an understatement. Mr. Orrico has once again proven that if it looks like a rat and smells like a rat, it's probably a rat. It turns out he’s violating yet another law — and he's no longer even legally a trustee of the fire district. To be a trustee of a fire protection district, you must be an "inhabitant" of that district. According to Black’s Law Dictionary, an inhabitant is defined as "one who resides actually and permanently in a given place, and has his domicile there." So why shouldn’t Mr. Orrico be a trustee of the Tri-State FPD? Because he doesn’t live in the district. On April 21, 2015, he bought a home in Joliet, Illinois, and his name is clearly listed on the deed. (Click here for copy of the Deed) Property tax records show that his primary residence is in Joliet. He received the $6,000 homeowner’s exemption on his tax bill, which is only available if the property is your primary residence. (Click here for copy of property tax records with exemption highlighted) The property he owns within the fire district — where he told DuPage County voters he lived — may also raise questions, depending on timing. The mailbox at that address doesn’t have the name Orrico. The DuPage County recorder shows he still owns the property, but he didn’t claim a homeowners exemption there. (Click here for DuPage County tax records) Why would someone want to be a fire district trustee, especially when the job isn't popular? A contract for three ambulances from his company seems like a good start. Perhaps his close relationship with the chief has been beneficial to both parties. Either way, one thing is clear: Mr. Orrico is no longer a legal trustee of the Tri-State FPD as of April 21, 2015. Any actions he took after that date should be carefully reviewed for possible legal issues. The Fire Protection District Act is very clear: (70 ILCS 705/5) "Whenever a member of the elected board of trustees of a fire protection district ceases to be an inhabitant of the district, his or her office shall become immediately vacant." Not only does the Fire Protection District Act make this clear, but so does the Election Code: (10 ILCS 5/25-2). Sec. 25-2. Events on which an elective office becomes vacant. Every elective office shall become vacant on the happening of any of the following events before the expiration of the term of such office: It’s crystal clear — Mr. Orrico is no longer a trustee of the Tri-State FPD. That means a vacancy exists! If he claims otherwise, he’ll have to explain to Will County authorities why he committed fraud by claiming a homeowners’ exemption in Joliet. We recommend that his access to the facility be immediately revoked, and his keys should be taken back to protect the public from any future misconduct. And once again, stay tuned for more amazing exposure that could lead to the removal of yet another official. Thanks, Scott Pu Air Filter,Car Filter,Top Air Purifiers,Air Purifier Bunnings ZHEJIANG UNIVERSE FILTER CO.,LTD. , https://www.unifil.com
(1) The death of the incumbent.
(2) His or her resignation.
(3) His or her becoming a person under legal disability.
(4) His or her ceasing to be an inhabitant of the State; or if the office is local, his or her ceasing to be an inhabitant of the district,