Articles filed under Referendum
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Vote 'no' for new pool in WaucondaJan 27, 2008 10:00 pm - The Wauconda Pool Foundation is trying to convince us to accept what amounts to a 20-year mortgage for a non-necessity that will benefit relatively few of those paying f...
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Winfield Township deserves 'yes' voteJan 27, 2008 10:00 pm - It is a very rare occurrence that I come out in support of a tax referendum for anything. However, there will be one on the ballot that I feel deserves a YES vote. The W...
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Sink the Wauconda pool referendumJan 26, 2008 10:00 pm - I am writing to you to express my opinion on the Wauconda pool referendum. No pool. The pool issue has prevailed for 40 years. We have a beautiful lake -- use the lake!...
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Time to look to the future in District 75Jan 26, 2008 10:00 pm - As a matter of both practicality and pride, I strongly urge voters to vote yes on Feb. 5 for both bond referendums aimed at securing funds for repairs to District 75 s...
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Endorsement: Sugar Grove library referendumJan 26, 2008 10:00 pm - In one sense, the Sugar Grove Public Library's timing couldn't be better. The library's request for an operating rate increase fits in perfectly with its plans for a new...
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The time is now to support Big HollowJan 26, 2008 10:00 pm - Time is running out to get Big Hollow School District back on track. In fall 2006, a referendum to balance the books was rejected by the community. One of the effects o...
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Endorsement: Lombard pool referendumJan 25, 2008 10:00 pm - After approving a tax hike in 1956 to build Moran Water Park, Lombard residents got five decades of summer enjoyment out of the facility. The fun came to an end this pas...
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Endorsement: Winfield Fire Protection DistrictJan 25, 2008 10:00 pm - We're well aware voters have thrice said "no" to the Winfield Fire Protection District's requests for more money. With the fourth attempt coming up Feb. 5 -- and the wat...
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Endorsement: Fox Lake library referendumJan 24, 2008 10:00 pm - The last time the Fox Lake Library District went to referendum was in 1976. Back then, books and reference materials filled library shelves. Today, techno-savvy patrons ...
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Vote 'yes' for new Fox Lake libraryJan 24, 2008 10:00 pm - On Feb. 5, the voters of the Fox Lake Public Library District will have an opportunity to make a decision which will impact the quality of life in Grant Township-area co...