Renner: Time to move forward after Sorensen resignation

Posted on January 13, 2016

By Eric Stock

BLOOMINGTON – A former colleague of McLean County Board chairman Matt Sorensen said stepping down was the right thing to go.

“I don’t see how you can continue in a position of leadership under those circumstances,” Bloomington mayor Tari Renner said. “I’m very surprised and we’ve got to move forward.”

PODCAST: Listen to Scott and Colleen’s interview with Renner on WJBC.

Bloomington mayor Tari Renner told WJBC’s Scott Laughlin he always had a good relationship dating back to the 10 years they served together on the County Board

“I’ve always found him to be very competent,” Renner said.

Sorensen faces federal fraud charges tied to his former job as a consultant for State Farm. He is due in federal court in Chicago on Wednesday.

The County Board is expected to name a new chairman next week. The county has 60 days to fill his seat on the board.

Eric Stock can be reached at [email protected].

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