The hearing on whether to terminate the employment of Edwin Burnette, Public Defender of Cook County is now set for next week on the 20th. As mentioned before, members are encouraged to attend the hearing but should put in for appropriate time off in advance of the date. It has been suggested that the proceedings will be behind closed doors, even though Mr. Burnette wants the world to see what is going on.As concerned citizens, we have a right to attend and at least let our elected commissioners know what we think of the allegations in the resolution. It is unlikely that the commissioners will “vote” on the removal, leaving the decision up to the President, but perhaps our presence will make him think twice about conducting a sham hearing. Please make an effort to attend the hearing.
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