January 23, 2007

Trustee Brock resigns; cites health issues

    Village Trustee Martha Brock has tendered her resignation effective at the end of January, citing issues related to her personal health for cutting short her term after 21 months in office.

    “While my heart remains committed to community building work, issues related to my personal health dictate that I resign my position
as Village Trustee, effective Wednesday, Jan 31,” Brock wrote in her letter of resignation, which was dated Jan. 18, but not officially submitted until today.

    Village Manager Tom Barwin called the resignation unfortunate, citing the important perspective Brock brought to Board deliberations.

    “I have a special fondness for her since she played a major role with the Board that hired me,” he said. “I wish her all the best and hope she quickly recovers her good health.”

    The vacancy comes too late to allow Brock’s seat to be on the April ballot, according to Village legal staff. The Village President must name a replacement, who then must be approved by a majority of the Village Board before assuming the remainder of Brock’s term, which runs through April 2009.