Poll Results: Readers React To Township's Vote To Close Orland DMV

ORLAND PARK, IL — The Orland Township Board of Trustees last week voted to close what Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias called one of the state's busiest DMVs.

Giannoulias slammed it as a "disservice" to residents, saying it was made without notice and consultation with the agency. Board members, he said, "failed their constituents" in their decision.

The trustees who voted in favor of the closure countered by laying out their case that it was necessary, and an answer to constituents' call.

The location operates out of the Orland Township administration building on Ravinia Avenue, and trustees voting to close it cited safety concerns, parking shortages, security issues and operations costs.

Read more about what happened last week:

• Orland DMV 'Needs To Go,' Trustee Says, But Secretary Of State Calls Closing 'Huge Disservice'
• Tinley Park Mayor Wants To Bring Orland's Ousted DMV To Tinley Park

In an informal, unscientific poll, Patch asked readers for their opinions on the closing.

Nearly 700 votes were cast, with more than 580 saying they disagree with the closing. Poll settings allowed only one vote per IP address. Results are as depicted below:

• 311 votes (46.14%): I am an Orland Park resident, and I DISagree with the closing. It is a vital service and essential agency to have in Orland Park.
• 270 votes (40.06%): I am NOT an Orland Park resident, and I disagree with the closing. I travel to Orland Park to use this location, specifically.
• 66 votes (9.79%): I am an Orland Park resident, and I agree with the closing. Too many issues as noted by trustees. They can find another location.
• 27 votes (4.01%): I am NOT an Orland Park resident, and I agree with the closing. Though I have traveled there to use it, I have encountered many issues.