The executive director of the Springfield Park District is under scrutiny over an unusual payment he received… and a park board member has abruptly resigned in protest over a lack of action on the matter.
The controversy was first reported on the Illinois Times website, and involves $2,600 paid to Mike Stratton.
The Times quotes park board member Mark Beagles as saying the payments were described as “an advance on salary” and reimbursement for unused vacation time.
Beagles submitted his resignation when the board did not take action on the matter following an executive session discussion this week, but says he may reconsider quitting the board.
