Lake County Gazette

Vice President and Treasurer of the Lake County Republican Federation William Meyer expressed his dismay and condemnation after witnessing a homeless man being physically attacked by community members, emphasizing the need to combat hate and vitriol in society.

“I am sickened and disappointed in our community tonight,” Meyer said on Facebook.

Vice President and Treasurer of the Lake County Republican Federation William Meyer | William Meyer / Facebook

“While going for an evening drive in my convertible, I witnessed a man and a woman attacking this homeless person -- dragging his tent (with the homeless man in it) into the street -- throwing his belongings into the street, threatening him.”

“Watched while members of our community attacked this man and called me a p*ssy, as I called the LFPD. The homeless man would not press charges. You know who you are out there. I have seen in action now that the vitriol spewed on social media can spill over into an actual physical attack on a human being who is on hard times. And I am no bleeding heart liberal -- I am Vice President of the Lake County Republican Federation -- and I am sick of the hate and the vitriol.”

“Enough is enough. We are all in this together -- instead of hurting a man whose story you may not even know, figure out a way to help. Lake Forest and Lake Bluff -- you could do so much better.”

Meyer, a Chicago Native, studied at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business from 2015 to 2018 and is currently residing in Lake Bluff.

Meyer is one of the area’s GOP leaders serving in the Lake County Republican Federation.

The Lake County Republican Federation, established in 1962, has played a pivotal role in advancing Republican interests in Lake County.

With a mission to bolster Republican initiatives in the region, the Federation's efforts ensure a consistent and prominent Republican presence in Lake County.