Four Winnebago Forest Preserve Board commissioners — a majority — are accusing the board president of misusing a closed session meeting in an attempt to create a new position. Chuck Sweeney examines the letter the commissioners sent to board president Randy Olson: First, it says, “We believe the Board was placed in jeopardy by using…
Month: July 2012
DeKalb’s Airport as a Grant Funding Priority
Was the Daley Policy Group initially hired just to get money for the DeKalb Taylor Municipal Airport, or are airport grants simply the low-hanging fruit in DC? Over the past 20 years: At least 20 separate airport projects were funded, compared to seven non-airport-related projects $28.6 million, which is 68% of the total grant/earmark dollars,…
Poll: Video Gambling in DeKalb?
DeKalb has specifically outlawed video gambling for a long time, but on Monday, the city council will begin considering an ordinance to allow it. Please take the poll at right and leave a comment here (or at the Facebook page) that explains your answer if you wish.
DeKalb’s Pension Funding Progress
The Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) includes a table called “Schedule of Funding Progress” for each pension fund that the city is responsible for. An actuary determines the fund assets and liability, and from these are calculated the percentage that the fund is funded as well as the unfunded liability in dollars. I’ve pulled numbers…
Safe/Quality Housing Recommendations: A Matter of Trust
Soon the DeKalb city council will be deciding what steps to take, if any, in response to recommendations made by the Safe/Quality Housing Task Force and by its own staff. They include proposals for a “disorderly house” ordinance, issuance of Crime Free Lease addenda, and regulations for the registration, licensing and inspection of rental properties.…