Campton Hills trustee-elect Timothy Morgan did not take the oath of office and was not seated during Tuesday's village board meeting after he was warned he could be removed because of a 2002 felony DUI conviction in Michigan.
Kane County State's Attorney Jamie Mosser warned Morgan she would take steps to remove him because the felony conviction in Michigan disqualifies him from holding office in Illinois.
While other newly elected officials in Campton Hills were sworn in Tuesday, Village President Barbara Wojnicki read a letter from Morgan's attorney stating he would not take the oath and be seated. Therefore, his seat was declared vacant."I'm devastated," Morgan said."I already paid for my crime. I did what I had to do. I rehabilitated my whole life. I did everything I had to do. For 22 years, I have been an exemplary citizen -- with not even a parking ticket.
Michigan court records show Morgan was sentenced to 30 days in jail with work release; 18 months of probation; 60 days of community service; ordered not to possess or use any alcoholic beverages; use a breath test in his vehicle for a year; and pay a fine of $2,430.
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