Plummer Discusses Governor's Latest Appointments to Prisoner Review Board

St. Sen. Jason Plummer of Edwardsville, a consistent of Gov. J.B. Pritzker's handling of the Illinois Prisoner Review Board, has released a statement after the governor made two new appointments, Rodger Heaton and Robin Shoffner:

“The Prisoner Review Board plays a critical function in our state’s public safety, and I’m glad to see the Governor is taking steps toward addressing recent vacancies. For over three years, Governor Pritzker sought to avoid oversight and accountability by allowing his controversial appointees to fulfill his agenda until even Democrats had enough of his gamesmanship. It is my hope that the Governor learned from his mistakes and allows these individuals to undergo the proper Senate confirmation process. Transparency is foundational to a healthy democracy, and this should be about sound public policy, not politics. I look forward to vetting and reviewing these appointees to ensure they are best suited for this very important position.”