Articles filed under Referendum
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DuPage ballots filled with tax requests for schools, fire districts
Nov 1, 2020 1:13 PM - DuPage County voters in Tuesday's election will determine the outcome of eight tax increase requests from schools and fire districts. -
Tax hike, clerk, coroner, pot sales on referendum ballots in Kane, McHenry countiesNov 1, 2020 11:40 AM - Algonquin is deciding whether to keep electing a clerk, McHenry County votes on the future of the coroner position and Dundee Township wants to raise taxes.
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Mussman, Kegarise debate graduated income tax, spending
Oct 22, 2020 10:33 AM - Democratic state Rep. Michelle Mussman of Schaumburg and Republican challenger Scott Kegarise disagree on the advice they'd give voters on the graduated income tax referendum, as well as the impact they believe it would have on the next state legislature. -
Why we should support the Fair Tax Amendment
Oct 21, 2020 7:17 AM - Former Buffalo Grove Mayor Elliott Hartstein, now of Northbrook: It's important to vote yes on the Fair Tax Amendment Nov. 3, and there are confusions and distortions around it that must be cleared up. -
Why Bensenville fire district is asking voters for tax request
Oct 20, 2020 7:10 PM - The Bensenville Fire Protection District is seeking a property tax increase to help restore manpower levels in the face of a rising call load and budget pressures. -
Endorsement: Yes to merge Lake County recorder, clerk officesOct 19, 2020 8:34 PM - The Daily Herald recommends a yes vote to merge the Lake County recorder and clerk's offices.
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Where the 81st state House District candidates stand on a graduated income tax
Oct 16, 2020 5:30 AM - In the face of economic hardship, freshman state Rep. Anne Stava-Murray, a Naperville Democrat, said she believes implementing a graduated income tax in Illinois could be beneficial, particularly for the middle class. But Republican challenger Laura Hois of Downers Grove fears taxing the state's wealthiest residents at a higher rate could lead to unintended consequences. -
Endorsement: Yes on Dundee Township tax rate increaseOct 19, 2020 8:32 PM - The Daily Herald recommends a yes vote on the first Dundee Township tax rate increase in 38 years.
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Winfield fire district chief taking questions on proposed tax increase
Oct 15, 2020 11:19 AM - Winfield Fire Chief Steve Evans answers questions about the Winfield Fire District referendum both in person and online. Evans will be on hand for an open house that will also be streamed on Facebook on Thursday. -
Graduated tax opponents say small business will suffer
Oct 14, 2020 3:48 PM - A panel discussion about the graduated income tax vote on the Nov. 3 ballot focused largely on its effects on small business owners and the working class.
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