I commend Sheriff Falk for issuing the fire ban. (Cook County News-Herald,
May 1, 2010) He is obviously concerned with the safety and well being of Cook County residents, visitors, and businesses. Not to mention conserving our natural resources. It was the right thing to do.
Judging by his response at the board meeting, it appears that Commissioner Bruce Martinson is only concerned with himself and his business interests. Was he planning to break the law and allow fires at his resort? Did he notify the sheriff ’s office of the businesses that were not adhering to the fire ban a couple of years ago?
I wonder how often this attitude permeates his decision making during board discussions.
Jeffrey Ofsthun
Minneapolis and Grand Marais
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