In a unanimous vote last night, the Ogle County board appointed Mike Rock as their new State's Attorney. Rock, who was appointed to the position on an interim basis last week,replaces Ben Roe who is now a Circuit Judge.
Rock has been the 1st Assistant in the Ogle County State's Attorney's office for the past 2 years. This is his 2nd time with the Ogle County SA's office. He spent 6 years prior to that before going into private practise for 10 1/2 years.
This was the 2nd time the Ogle County board voted on this position. Last month, they rejected the recommendation to appoint Polo attorney Thomas Suits.
Rock said that 1 of the 1st things he has to do is hire 2 attorneys. He also plans to continue the drug court and begin a Veteran's program.
Rock also plans to be in the courtroom during certain felony cases.
He will be State's Attorney for the next 2 years. There will be a special election for the final 2 years of the term in November of 2014.
The county board last night also approved the increase of the Lee County Enterprize Zone near Rochelle by 92 acres along with the U.S. Marshall's per diem contract. The deal will not exceed $35,000. Revenue for the county could reach around $200,000 a year.
The electrical aggregation issue will also be on the April Consolidated Election Ballot for residents who do not live in a city or village in Ogle County.
