NEW TRIER - The Garber controversy has spilled over into a primary contest for the next New Trier Township Republican Committeeman - an organization within the 9th Congressional District that Garber represents in the Illinois Republican State Central Committee.
Alex Kaplan, a candidate for New Trier Township Republican Committeeman, reacted to Garber's derogatory social media comments about East St. Louis, saying, "Blair Garber's comments about East St. Louis are an insult to the good people whose hometown has suffered over the past 30 years thanks to poor policy in Springfield."
Kaplan said Garber's unnecessary, toxic remarks are evidence that he is unfit to represent the 9th Congressional District as State Central Committeeman.
"Mr. Garber has been a thorn in my campaign's side. He was part of the baseless challenge to my candidacy in December. He has supported and endorsed my opponent, Kathy Myalls. What's Kathy's position on Mr. Garber's future on the State Central Committee?" Kaplan said.
Kaplan said Garber's comments are evidence that he needs to step down from his IL GOP positions.
"I believe Mr. Garber's resignation from the Lottery Control Board was appropriate. Further, I call on his resignation from the State Central Committee and as Evanston Township Committeeman. As your New Trier Township Republican Committeeman, I will not be voting for Mr. Garber for State Central Committeeman."
