SYCAMORE – DeKalb County Board member Ken Andersen quit the board Tuesday, citing a loss of drive and energy to fight for the changes he believes are necessary.

Andersen, a Sycamore Republican who had represented District 3 since 2006, won a contested race in November. He also had support for the board chairmanship before an unexpected nomination from Democrats for Republican Jeff Metzger of Sandwich derailed Andersen’s bid.

Although Andersen was upset with the chairmanship selection process, he said it was a combination of frustrating factors that led to his decision.