Alderman's Lack of Residency in Ward Causes Rumblings Among Residents
Ald. Dan Ensing currently doesn't live in his ward—and some residents aren't happy. Fellow aldermen and Mayor Hank Kuspa addressed the issue at a Nov. 13 meeting.
An alderman's change of address has some residents in a tizzy, prompting Oak Forest City Council members to take a closer look. Ald. Dan Ensing (5th Ward) was forced to relocate to a different home outside of the ward and Oak Forest, after the termination of his apartment lease. The move caused several unnamed residents to question whether Ensing currently meets the city's residency requirement to serve as an alderman. “I've been hearing rumblings about this information for over a year,” said Ald. Chuck Toland (4th Ward). Toland added that he had previously spoken to Mayor Hank Kuspa twice about the issue and that both times the mayor told him that Ensing did still meet the city's requirements. During the city council's Tuesday, Nov. 13 …
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Tony Fiorenzo
10:31 am on Thursday, January 24, 2013
As far back as I remember this town has been run by unscrupulous morons. The park district embezzled all that money many moons ago. The former fire chief was stealing equipment and had to resign. On top of it, these politicians disgust me, acting as if they are above the fray. Give me a break. Karma's a bitch. They are what's wrong. They are the problem. more ›