Crest Hill mayor misusing taxpayer funds?
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November 8, 2009
By ERIN BIESEN For Sun-Times Media
CREST HILL -- Ward 3 Alderman Neal Sternisha questioned Mayor Raymond Soliman about the mayor's petty cash expenses at this week's city council meeting.

The mayor attended fundraisers for state Rep. Pat McGuire and County Executive Larry Walsh. He paid for his wife's ticket out of his pocket and he paid for his ticket with the mayor's petty cash.

"I'm not suggesting that legally we are doing anything incorrect, but to me it just doesn't feel right that you're attending these fundraisers and spending tax payer money on it," Sternisha said.

Auditor Dave Weber informed the mayor and city council at a work session that the mayor's petty cash could be used for attending fundraisers on behalf of the city.

"I am sure there are several people in the city of Crest Hill who don't agree with it, however it is within the bounds as the mayor representing the city of Crest Hill when I go to these functions," Soliman said.

Ward 1 Alderman John Vershay questioned City Attorney Dave Ruttle on whether or not it was acceptable to spend taxpayer money on political fundraisers. Ruttle said he would need to look into the matter before making a statement regarding the issue.