Local Politics
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Untenable argument against unionApr 05, 2009 11:00 pm - If Jill Smith's criteria for credible candidates (Fence Post April 1) for the District 204 school board are followed, voters are left with one candidate. The recommenda...
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Many want to be mayor, but is it worth the hype?Apr 05, 2009 11:00 pm - Everyone wants to be mayor, it seems. On Tuesday, Election Day, dozens of Northwest suburb residents - from sitting trustees and aldermen to ordinary citizens - will str...
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Berman better pick for North AuroraApr 05, 2009 11:00 pm - I read the Daily Herald endorsed Max Herwig for North Aurora village president. His "leadership" recently doubled our utility tax to 3 percent and extended it for four y...
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Lake County's hot political races about to be decidedApr 05, 2009 11:00 pm - In Libertyville, Mayor Jeff Harger became edgy after his challenger disputed claims about how the village attracted 100 new businesses last year. Up in Gurnee, one of th...
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Alessio invested in District 300Apr 05, 2009 11:00 pm - I am writing in support of Dave Alessio for the District 300 board of education. Dave is a property owner with three kids in District 300 schools. Dave has been a very ...
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Need open minds on library boardApr 05, 2009 11:00 pm - Reading Fence Post letters printed on March 31, I wonder where these folks were a couple years ago. I was one of the residents who attended community meetings during th...
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An asset to Glen Ellyn District 41Apr 05, 2009 11:00 pm - It is very exciting that Terra Costa Howard is again seeking election to the Glen Ellyn Elementary District 41 board. Terra's law background (serving on the Child Law S...
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Need a board that gets all the issuesApr 05, 2009 11:00 pm - The Daily Herald has been helpful in publishing information about our complicated suburban elections. I'm glad you endorsed Melissa Creech for Glen Ellyn Park District b...
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Village Pride best for Lake ZurichApr 04, 2009 11:00 pm - I would like to first express my appreciation to the residents of Lake Zurich for allowing me to represent them for the past eight years. It has been an honor and a priv...
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Garner to keep taxes down, lift Gurnee upApr 04, 2009 11:00 pm - Gurnee is deteriorating in its appearance and financial strength, and, moreover, will face a rash of tax increases if Kristina Kovarik is re-elected as mayor. With this...