Claar Explains Why Trustees Always Vote 'Yes'

The village of Bolingbrook swore in its newly elected trustees last week, presenting an opportunity for some interesting commentary from the trustees and Bolingbrook Mayor Roger Claar. 

After Maria Zarate, who replaces Sandy Swinkunas, and Joseph Morelli, an incumbent, were sworn in, Morelli told the public that trustees are not "puppets." 

Trustees are "criticized occasionally for always voting yes," Claar said during the meeting, according to the Chicago Tribune. 

But the consistent, unanimous votes and "lack of trustee discussion on most town agenda items was a reflection of the village government's efficiency," Claar said. 

The committees that make recommendations to the board handle those discussions, Claar said. 

"So when it gets to the board, what is there to vote against?" Claar said, according to the Chicago Tribune. 

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