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Letter: Bill Would Allow Counties to Cut 'Wasteful and Redundant' Layers of Government

DuPage County Chairman Dan Cronin writes about how Senate Bill 494 would allow county leaders to eliminate "wasteful and redundant" layers of government.

May 6, 2013 Dear Editor, Illinois’ 7,000 units of government have created multiple layers of inefficiency that place an unnecessary financial burden on taxpayers. In an effort to reduce the size, scope and cost of local government, I have initiated legislation in Springfield that would provide DuPage County with new tools to achieve incremental reform. Senate Bill 494 would allow county leaders to make the tough choices necessary to eliminate wasteful and redundant layers of government when it has been determined to be in the best interest of taxpayers. A recent assessment of county-appointed agencies revealed many opportunities for shared services, consolidation and in some cases dissolution. These 24 agencies account for nearly $300 …

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Dan F.

2:20 pm on Tuesday, May 7, 2013

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Letter: District 58 Education Foundation Thanks Event Sponsors for Support

Recent fundraisers netted more than $40,000 for schools in Downers Grove Grade School District 58, officials said.

Downers Grove Patch accepts letters to the editor, which will be posted on the site as received. The following letter was submitted to Patch on behalf of the District 58 Education Foundation. If you're interesting in submitting a letter, e-mail Downers Grove Patch Editor Amanda Luevano at amanda@patch.com . - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  Two recent sold-out District 58 Education Foundation events—a District 58 staff vs. the Harlem Wizards basketball game in February and a Poi Dog Pondering show at the Tivoli Theatre on April—raised more than $40,000 in support of the programs of the Education Foundation of Downers Grove Grade School District 58. We are so grateful to the numerous individuals and local businesses whose partnership and …

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Letter to the Editor: Supporting David Olsen for Downers Grove Village Council

Patch accepts letters to the editors from political candidates and their supporters. To submit a letter, e-mail Patch Editor Amanda Luevano at amanda@patch.com.

Downers Grove Patch is accepting letters to the editor, which will be posted on the site as received. The following letter was submitted to Patch by resident Jim Hoff in support of David Olsen, candidate for Downers Grove Village Council. We encourage all political candidates and their supporters to share your views in a letter to the editor. We will post any letters we receive, so long as they are roughly 300 words and adhere to Patch's Terms of Use. If you're interesting in submitting a letter, e-mail Downers Grove Patch Editor Amanda Luevano at amanda@patch.com . - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Dear Editor, Increased taxes. The creation of a storm water utility. Expensive infrastructure projects. These are only some of the issues the …

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Amanda Luevano

5:32 pm on Friday, April 5, 2013

Thank you for taking the time to respond, Mayor Tully.   more ›

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Letter: Former Wheaton Mayor Endorses Regional School Trustee Candidates

Former Wheaton Mayor Jim Carr endorses Jerry Allen and Mary Ellen Young for the DuPage Regional Board of School Trustees. To send a letter to the editor, email Charlotte@patch.com

Patch accepts and publishes letters to the editor emailed to Local Editor Charlotte Eriksen at Charlotte@patch.com. ------------ I strongly urge you to vote for Gerald R. "Jerry" Allen and Mary Ellen Young for the DuPage Regional Board of School Trustees on April 9.  They currently serve on this important Board, which deals with school boundary changes, and they have proven that they deserve to be retained.  Gerald R. "Jerry" Allen, a long time Wheaton resident, is a former DuPage Country school teacher.  A man of integrity, who has been active in the Wheaton community, he has a very strong background in insurance and finance.  Mary Ellen Young has impressive public educational credentials, having served for eight years on the Downers …

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Letter to the Editor: Where Are the President's Spending Cuts?

Wheaton resident writes in support of Peter Roskam's calls for presidential leadership in battling the county's deficits. To submit a letter to the editor, email amanda@patch.com.

Patch accepts and publishes letters to the editor emailed to Local Editor Amanda Luevano at amanda@patch.com, or sent as a message through the Patch Facebook page. Please note in subject lines the message is a Letter to the Editor. ------------ President Obama has repeatedly campaigned on a message of hope and change, promising to reform the way Washington, D.C.  operates. I'm disappointed that instead of striving for those ideals, our President chooses to travel the country blaming the other party for our country's issues, rather than working with everyone in Congress to help strive for bipartisan solutions to our nation's problems, the foremost being our budget.   Since 2008, I have often heard the President, both on and off the campaign…

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J D McNugent

8:00 pm on Friday, March 8, 2013

Mr. Rove, What many people don't take into account is how hard the unemployement rate gets hit by returning vets who cant find employment. So why not expand the military so we can train our young people and be the strongest military in the world.   more ›

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Letter: Downers Grove Resident Suggests Possible Referendum on Chicken Coop Ordinance

Downers Grove Patch welcomes letters to the editor. Letters may be submitted to Local Editor Amanda Luevano at amanda@patch.com.

Downers Grove Patch accepts letters to the editor, which will be posted on the site weekly. If you're interested in submitting a letter, e-mail Downers Grove Patch Editor Amanda Luevano at amanda@patch.com. The following letter was submitted by Downers Grove resident Wayne Enerson as a suggested referendum on possible changes to the village's fowl ordinance. The village council will hold a standing committee meeting on Jan. 21 to discuss the proposed changes to the ordinance, which outlines the requirements for keeping chickens and other fowl on residential property. On Dec. 18, Downers Grove Commissioner William Waldack told the council he plans to suggest a referendum for the April 2013 consolidated election ballot to let voters weigh in…

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Kent Frederick

3:32 pm on Tuesday, January 8, 2013

Frankly, no. Questions to put to voters are items such as raising taxes or issuing bonds, whether a town should be dry, or term limits. Whether or not people can own pet chickens and how many is an issue for elected officials. Somehow, if this winds up on the ballot as a referendum, I could anyone from David Letterman to Bill O'Reilly talking about it. That isn't the kind of publicity that DG …   more ›

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Letter to the Editor: District 99 Board President Bill White Seeks Re-Election

Downers Grove Patch welcomes letters to the editor. Letters may be submitted to Local Editor Amanda Luevano at amanda@patch.com.

Downers Grove Patch accepts letters to the editor, which will be posted on the site weekly. The following was submitted by Community High School District 99 Board President Bill White, who filed paperwork for the April 9, 2013 consolidated election Monday morning. If you're interested in submitting a letter, e-mail Downers Grove Patch Editor Amanda Luevano at amanda@patch.com. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  To the editor: On Monday, I filed for re-election to the Community High School District 99 Board of Education. I am running for re-election because I believe strong, locally controlled public schools are a vital cornerstone of our community. I believe I have provided calm, steady leadership while promoting the idea that all District 99 …

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Letter to the Editor: 1,500 Brave Cold for Sleep Out Saturday

Downers Grove Patch welcomes letters to the editor. Letters may be submitted to Local Editor Amanda Luevano at amanda@patch.com.

Downers Grove Patch accepts letters to the editor, which will be posted on the site weekly. The following was submitted by Bridge Communities. If you're interested in submitting a letter, e-mail Downers Grove Patch Editor Amanda Luevano at amanda@patch.com. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  Dear Editor: Thank you to the 1,500 wonderful people who on November 3rd made a statement about homelessness by sleeping out in tents, boxes and cars to raise awareness of the growing problem of homeless families.  Sleep Out Saturday is sponsored by Bridge Communities, the largest provider of transitional housing in DuPage County, serving 100 families each year. People from faith-based, community, corporate and family groups braved a cold night and …

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Letter: Leslie Coolidge Understands Fiscal Responsibility

Warrenville resident writes in support of Leslie Coolidge for Congress. To send a letter to the editor, email amanda@patch.com.

Downers Grove Patch accepts letters to the editor, which will be posted on the site weekly. The following was submitted by Lisle resident Jeff Gimm in DuPage County Forest Preserve District 2 candidate Don Kirchenberg. If you're interested in submitting a letter, e-mail Downers Grove Patch Editor Amanda Luevano at amanda@patch.com. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  A Letter to the Editor: Why has Peter Roskam refused to debate his challenger, Leslie Coolidge for the IL 6th congressional seat? Perhaps he can’t defend his record. A record of extreme ideology and partisan gridlock that was harmful to our economic recovery. A record of putting pledges to lobbyists (Grover Norquist) above duty to constituents.  Peter Roskam voted twice for the “…

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Letter: League of Women Voters Opposes Illinois Pension Amendment

The League of Women Voters of Downers Grove/Woodridge/Lisle writes in opposition to an amendment that would require a 3/5 majority vote in order to increase a benefit under any public pension or retirement system.

Downers Grove Patch accepts letters to the editor, which will be posted on the site weekly. The following was submitted by Lisle resident Jeff Gimm in DuPage County Forest Preserve District 2 candidate Don Kirchenberg. If you're interested in submitting a letter, e-mail Downers Grove Patch Editor Amanda Luevano at amanda@patch.com. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -  To the Editor, Downers Grove Patch: On Nov. 6, Illinois voters will vote on a proposal to amend the Illinois Constitution to require a 3/5 majority vote in order to increase a benefit under any public pension or retirement system. Raising such a benefit would require a 3/5 majority vote in each chamber of the Illinois General Assembly, as well as in the governing bodies of any unit…

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