Comments on: A power unto itself?

By: dgombudsman

dgombudsman — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 18:14:59 +0000

Just received an email from the village that the increased tax levy is on the dais for upcoming meetings. Now that the cat is out of the bag and in the public, it should go over really well.

I feel for the VC, at least the ones who get it (bare bones core services), but it’s not going to be pretty. Not pretty at all.

By: donkeyhoeti

donkeyhoeti — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 14:42:05 +0000

Great article. Many of us will not forget the library staff’s cavalier attitude toward safety and disinterest in enforcing it’s own policies. Stonewalling the media seems an odd tactic but is perhaps yet another example of arrogance.
Mr. Humphrey’s comments are sensible and hopefully Mr. Barnett will reinforce the team effort that will be needed to weather the Village through this storm. How about raising fees for non-resident use before you cut hours for tax payers?
As for “significant hike in the employer contribution to the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund.” Purge the pensions. This ballast is sinking our state, Village and schools.

By: Punto DeVista

Punto DeVista — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 05:58:30 +0000

Despite all the talk of wanting fresh blood and fresh ideas, we keep re-electing and re-appointing the same faces. Same as it ever was. Missed opportunities abound.

By: Jammie Diamond

Jammie Diamond — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 05:40:29 +0000

Time for new blood and ideas on the library board. 23 years is way too long for one person to be appointed and reappointed.

Thanks for your years of services but good bye!!

By: Businessman

Businessman — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 01:22:10 +0000

The library has a good collection of blues and rock cds. Whoever makes those selections knows their stuff.