Monthly Archives: January 2020

Referendum Campaigns Can Be Savagely Divisive, Even At a State Level in a School Board Referendum

Posted on January 30, 2020 by royfmc

The referendum, as an instrument of political decision-making, has been the source of much consternation in 2016. First, June saw an unexpected British vote to leave the European Union (EU). Then, in October, Colombians shocked the world as the narrowest … Continue reading →

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Taxpayers need to do their homework on school referendums

Posted on January 25, 2020 by royfmc

Voters in many areas across Illinois will go to the polls in the Primary in March  to elect politicians. Some will also make choices about school spending that will have a more direct impact on household budgets. Before Election Day, … Continue reading →

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Illinois’ school debt is higher than national average and most neighboring states

Posted on January 3, 2020 by royfmc

Illinoisans are struggling under the highest property tax burdens in the country. Many of the reasons for those high taxes are known ­– too many local governments,  and rising pension costs. What taxpayers don’t always recognize that local school districts … Continue reading →

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