Rep. Tim Schmitz named Legislator of the Year

From the Geneva Weekly Bulletin:

State Rep. Schmitz named Legislator of the Year

The Metro West Council of Government has named State Rep. Tim Schmitz (left) its 2013 Legislator of the Year. The award was presented Aug. 15 by Geneva Mayor Kevin Burns, Geneva City Administrator Mary McKittrick (2nd from left) and Metro West Executive Director Mary Randle. The award was established to honor legislators whose record demonstrates their understanding of the municipal perspective on legislative issues and a commitment to supporting the well-being of local government. The Metro West Council of Government is a non-profit organization representing municipalities in Kane, Kendall and DeKalb counties that fosters regional cooperation managing growth, transportation, water conversation and economic development.