To the editors:
After returning from vacation this week, I had the opportunity to read your December 11 Hot Type regarding Colette Holt. In the article, Park District Associate Superintendent Holt claims that I participated in the Park District’s handling of personnel matters involving her and that this conduct was politically motivated. Nothing could be further from the truth.
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Had I been interviewed prior to the writing of this article, I would have made two points. First, I would have verified the statement by Park District General Superintendent Robert C. Penn that by design I have not been involved in any way in personnel matters involving Ms. Holt. Shortly after my primary victory, I became aware of Ms. Holt’s strong support for my opponent in the General Election. At that time, I informed the General Superintendent that I would remove myself from all personnel matters involving Ms. Holt. This way, there would be no basis for claiming political motivation in the handling of any matter and, hopefully, Park District operations would not be encumbered by this awkward situation.
Nancy L. Kaszak Chicago Park District General Attorney State Representative-Elect
