Elgin Opinion
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Hoffman truly fortunate to have McLeodApr 05, 2013 5:00 am - I’ve known Bill McLeod for more than 30 years. In 1983, against all odds, both Bill and I ran as independents against entrenched political machines. My margin of victory...
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Only two Dist. 211 candidates care about taxpayerApr 05, 2013 5:00 am - I read, with interest, the comments by the candidates for District 211 school board. Like Roman Golash, I do not have the kind of pension 42 percent of the district reti...
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Count candidate’s support, experienceApr 05, 2013 4:40 am - Count candidate’s support, experience This is an important election. Elgin needs councilmen who can deliver on experience, balance and vision. That’s why I, and man...
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Has served Elgin with distinctionApr 05, 2013 4:40 am - Has served Elgin with distinction I actively endorse former Councilman Terry Gavin for Elgin City Council — 4 year term. Terry has worked vigorously in support of t...
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Elgin can’t afford four more yearsApr 05, 2013 4:40 am - Elgin can’t afford four more years As a resident of Elgin since 1972, I believe I have some valid perspective of our three incumbent council candidates. Bob Gilliam...
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Vote to curb Elgin’s spending problemApr 05, 2013 4:40 am - Vote to curb Elgin’s spending problem Since the economic bubble burst in 2008, I have watched the value of my home steadily decrease, so I was surprised when I hear...
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S. Elgin candidates know good policyApr 05, 2013 4:40 am - S. Elgin candidates know good policy When I consider candidates for election, I rarely rely on their mailers and I never rely on signs. What is reliable to me thoug...
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Slates are not good for ECCApr 04, 2013 5:00 am - I’ve been watching this (2013) and the previous (2011) election for ECC trustee and am disturbed by the slates developing in support of candidates. This is supposed to b...
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Learn from history about birthratesApr 04, 2013 5:00 am - In a letter to the Fence Post on March 19, Mr. Lane wrote about his civil union that took place in 2012. Now he would like to “marry” his same-sex partner. Historically ...
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Gavin knows Elgin city governmentApr 04, 2013 5:00 am - I am writing to strongly endorse Terry Gavin for Elgin City Council. I have known Terry and his wife Rose for nearly 20 years, and I believe Terry will be a forceful adv...