Mouse, the WS election is the subject of my next blog post. It is indeed unfortunate that more residents didn't file as candidates in WS.

But then again "In a democracy, the people get the government they deserve."

And, Mouse, I would again urge you to get more involved -- more that is than just writing cryptic curmudgeon-y comments to the Patch. : )

Craig over the last 30 years I have been involved. I've sat through uncountable board and committee meetings, been laughed at by corrupt Village Managers, threatened by planning and code enforcement managers, and denied access to public documents merely for questioning why important decisions affecting the lives of Western Springs residents are made long before the public hearings rubber stamp them. At some point their tactics worked and I decided that it wasn't worth it anymore. I'm cryptic because it is very easy to attract the Village's ire in the form of nuisance lawsuits designed to shut you up. One thing I learned is never stand between the Village of Western Springs and money.

Unless you are in their little Village Party politburo you are nobody and they do not want to hear from you. Go research how many candidates from outside are elected. It won't take long. It'd be nice if this were a Democracy.