KLEPT, Recorder of Deed employee sues; alleges firing political

Sun-Times:

A 25-year Cook County government employee laid off because of budget cuts filed suit Tuesday, alleging he was cut because he's not politically active. Alfred Hale worked for Recorder of Deeds Gene Moore and says there were others who had far less experience than he but were allowed to keep their jobs because they were politically active. The suit points to two men who are business managers, like Hale, but have less seniority. Records show both are politically active and still have their jobs. Calls to Moore's office were not returned.

Thanks to AP for the tip.