Batavia Opinion
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Free lunch? Not on taxpayers' dime, pleaseApr 22, 2009 11:00 pm - Whether we live in Arlington Heights, Algonquin or Antioch, it seems we hear of more layoffs, job losses, pay cuts and closures almost every day. From Schaumburg to Roun...
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Supporters shown appreciationApr 20, 2009 11:00 pm - I want to thank the citizens of Batavia Township for re-electing me to the Batavia Township board of trustees. I have advocated openness in government, access by the pub...
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Saturday SoapboxApr 17, 2009 11:00 pm - Both sides of the tracks: When government entities cooperate, the taxpayers win. This week the Barrington Countryside and Lake Zurich fire protection districts agreed to...
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Big sale helped in two waysApr 15, 2009 11:00 pm - We want to thank the community for their support of the second annual Children's Clothing and Toy Sale at Hoover Wood Elementary School in Batavia. We are happy with thi...
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Ford should watch its backApr 14, 2009 11:00 pm - President Obama will not tolerate Ford for being the lone independent automaker in the USA, as his thirst to kill capitalism continues to grow. It will only be a short p...
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Keep council-manager form of governmentApr 06, 2009 11:00 pm - The Council-Manager form of government has served Elgin citizens for over 50 years. With its focus on political leadership, nonpartisanship and professional code of ethi...
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Saturday SoapboxApr 03, 2009 11:00 pm - Leadership in tough times: Kudos to Des Plaines City Manager Jason Bajor, who announced last week he would not accept a pay raise, given the suburb's fiscal constraints ...
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Wissing for highway commissionerApr 03, 2009 11:00 pm - Mark Wissing is known to many of us as a man of his word and a man of action. He has been involved in our community for many years, oftentimes as a volunteer. Mark is on...
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Kavanaugh for assessor in Batavia TownshipApr 02, 2009 11:00 pm - I write this letter in support of Tammy Kavanaugh for re-election as Batavia Township Assessor. I have known Tammy for over 10 years, and throughout that time she has de...
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'No' to District 303 referendumApr 01, 2009 11:00 pm - St. Charles Community Unit School District 303 is pitching a "no tax increase" referendum to spend $114 million to rebuild or renovate three middle schools and build a b...