Articles filed under Referendum
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'No' to Volo home ruleJan 27, 2008 10:00 pm - In a referendum Feb. 5, voters in Volo will be asked whether to approve home rule status, which would grant their town more authority to raise taxes. Volo officials say ...
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Make an informed 'yes' vote in Dist. 203Jan 27, 2008 10:00 pm - I strongly support the District 203 bond referendum on the ballot on Feb. 5 because it represents a common-sense solution to our district's long-term facilities needs. I...
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'Yes' to Fox Valley parksJan 27, 2008 10:00 pm - Fox Valley Park District park officials are asking voters to approve a $44.85 million bond issue on Feb. 5 to fund a five-year capital improvement plan for the district ...
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'Yes' for fire board electionsJan 27, 2008 10:00 pm - In North Aurora, there is a citizen request to have the North Aurora fire protection board face election instead of being appointed by the Kane County Board. A group of ...
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Taxes too high, vote against refsJan 27, 2008 10:00 pm - Are you having difficulty in meeting those everyday bills? I suspect so, especially those out of work, earning low salaries and seniors on fixed incomes. The cause of th...
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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...