Last week’s appointment of an interim coroner was the end of a sad chapter that lasted more than two years. Former Coroner Chuck West spent more than half of his last term fighting official misconduct charges, an ordeal ended only by his recent death.

It’s not exactly the perfect occasion for political campaigning.

But when Kane County Board Chairman Karen McConnaughay appointed Brad Sauer as the interim coroner, she made a statement that appeared to do just that. Sauer recently retired as Sugar Grove police chief. McConnaughay pointed out why he was a good choice, with his background in law enforcement, county government and administration.