State Senate Candidate Mel Thillens Calls for Investigation of Auditor General

Frank Mautino was appointed as a Democratic Representative 24 years ago and served under Michael Madigan his entire career. Last October his political colleagues, including State Senator Laura Murphy gave him a raise and appointed him as our Auditor General, with the responsibility of making sure our tax dollars are spent correctly.

Now there are ethical questions about Mr. Mautino’s campaign finances. After he was appointed to this purportedly apolitical position, Mautino took over $15,000 in campaign contributions. Somehow Mautino managed to spend $213,000 at one service station in his district. What else will we find?

“I am calling for an independent investigation of Auditor General Frank Mautino,” State Senate Candidate Mel Thillens said. “The public deserves an explanation. It’s time we demand answers and accountability from our public officials. It’s time we had a government we can be proud of.”

Thillens added, “Laura Murphy chose to side with the Springfield status quo by appointing a political insider rather than using qualifications to appoint the best person to provide oversight as Illinois’ Auditor General.”

For more information about State Senate Candidate Mel Thillens, visit votethillens.com, facebook.com/mel.thillens, or Twitter @MPThillens.