Hoffman Estates Opinion
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Kincaid tactics sour her on his candidacyApr 05, 2013 5:00 am - I was intrigued by the sunny Kincaid signs around Hoffman Estates. The signs are catchy, but I wonder where funding comes from for such a polished campaign initiative. L...
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Time for Hoffman to have a new leaderApr 05, 2013 5:00 am - As a former member of various commissions with the Village of Hoffman Estates over 25 years, such as the 25th anniversary, 4th of July and 15 years on the planning commi...
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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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Bokor has betrayed the public trustApr 05, 2013 5:00 am - By divulging the contents of a confidential communication from the president of the District 15 school board to a third party, board member Rich Bokor has betrayed the p...
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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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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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‘Friday dismissal’ candidates get voteApr 03, 2013 5:00 am - Two years ago the CCSD15 school board election was mainly about finances. As you may recall, all three incumbents running then were replaced by three new members. The ne...
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D211 needs LeFevre back on the boardApr 03, 2013 5:00 am - I want to let you know that your failure to endorse Robert LeFevre for the District 211 school board is incorrect. My assumption is that your endorsements were made out ...
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Local primaries make case for less democracyMar 31, 2013 5:00 am - Each week, we editor types contribute items for our Soapbox feature — pithy, quick-hit comments on the suburbs. Here’s an sample from Saturday’s Opinion page: $130 per v...
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The SoapboxMar 30, 2013 5:00 am - $130 per vote: That’s the cost of allowing 67 Aurora voters to winnow the field from five to two Ward 9 city council candidates in the February primary. The two survivor...