Yet the same named plaintiffs that brought the original suit in 1969 continue to prosecute enforcement of the decree under the district court’s watch and, more recently, the eyes of a special master. Įight gubernatorial administrations have come and gone in Illinois since the initiation of this lawsuit. But no longer shall the Governor’s employment practices and policies have to win the approval of a United States court. The federal courts will remain open to decide individual cases of alleged constitutional violations should they arise. The power to hire, fire, and establish accompanying policies needs to return to the people of Illinois and the Governor they elected.
Principles of federalism do not permit a federal court to oversee the Governor’s employment practices for decades on end in circumstances like this. The Governor remains subject to the original 1972 decree to this day-50 years later-despite having demonstrated substantial compliance with its terms and objectives in recent years. Langloss said, “With Chief Shipman and Deputy Chief Callison announcing their retirements, we felt it was important to select our next fire chief and give him the opportunity to work with Shipman and Callison over the next four months to ensure a smooth transition.” Buskohl will retain his duties as a Fire Captain during the transition.In 1972 a federal district court entered the first of many consent decrees preventing the Governor of Illinois and units of local government from conditioning employment decisions on political patronage. I would like to congratulate both men on doing a great job throughout this process.”īuskohl will replace Chief Tim Shipman upon his retirement in late July or early August. Both are incredibly accomplished in their field and are great leaders. Buskohl is also a board member of the Sauk Valley Community Leadership Development Program.Ĭity Manager Danny Langloss said, “We had two highly qualified applicants for this position who have dedicated their life to serve Dixon. Buskohl is an adjunct instructor and curriculum coordinator of fire science at Sauk Valley Community College. Buskohl served in that leadership position for two years and was then promoted to Fire Captain in September of 2013.
Buskohl quickly moved his way up the ranks and was promoted to Fire Lieutenant in 2011. Prior to the interviews, candidates were required to submit a detailed research paper on a specific fire department initiative.īuskohl joined the Dixon Fire Department in 2005 after working as a paramedic with CGH Emergency Medical Services and a volunteer with the Polo Fire Department.
The committee was created to assist City Manager Danny Langloss in providing an independent, merit-based process. The committee consisted of City Councilmen Mike Venier and Dennis Considine, Assistant City Manager Matt Heckman, Finance Director / HR Becky Fredericks, Fire Chief Tim Shipman, Firefighter Aaron Brown, Division Chief Matt Knott of the Rockford Fire Department, and City Manager Danny Langloss. Buskohl was selected following an extensive process administered by an advisory committee. Buskohl, 40, is a life-long resident of the Sauk Valley area and a 14 year veteran of the Dixon Fire Department. Dixon Fire Captain Ryan Buskohl will be appointed to serve as the next Dixon Fire Chief.
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