Williams Architects Ltd. completed the pool facilities conditions report for the DeKalb Park District that led to the creation of a political action committee (PAC) and a $15 million referendum on a new water park for DeKalb. Because of our experience with ReNew Our Schools PAC’s having obtained contributions from the architect and the bond…
Mega-Dump Poll & Facebook Group
QuestionsView Results There’s now a “Stop the DeKalb County Mega-Dump” Group on Facebook. The group needs officers. I’d apply if it were a sure thing that certain members of local media would somehow try to fit my involvement to the “vengeful losing mayoral candidate” frame that some folks love so much. Alas, it’s been almost…
More Water Games
Minutes of the January 12 special joint meeting of City Council and Financial Advisory Committee yielded this: Mr. Espiritu discussed the fund balances along with suggestions to make them sustainable. He recommended that the General Fund build up a 25% fund balance with the City setting aside 5% per year over a 5-year period. Also,…
Advice & Consent
From Chapter 2 of the DeKalb Municipal Code (PDF p. 2): a) Pursuant to Article VII, Section 6 (f) of the Constitution of the State of Illinois (1970) and a Referendum Election held pursuant to Illinois Compiled Statutes, (65 ILCS 5/28-4), when vacancies in the office of alderman are occasioned by reason of resignation, failure…
Streetscape Subcontractors 2009
It has come to my attention that folks are asking whether former alderman Victor Wogen, as himself or as Masonry Works, LLC, landed city projects beyond the six post-demolition masonry repair projects of 2008. The answer is yes. In the fall of 2008, the 2009 “streetscape” project was approved, with Elliott & Wood as the…
AG to Investigate Allegations of Open Meetings Act Violations
Norovirus
Norovirus is going around. Q&A here.
Post-Election Open Thread
For election judges at the NIU Rec Center, here’s how Election Day played out yesterday: From 6 a.m. to 4 p.m., 856 people came in to use the Campus Recreation Center. In the same amount of time, 2 people came to vote. By 6 p.m., the total was up to 3 voters and one more…
Dear Bad Politicians
Dear Bad Politicians, the State of Illinois called. She is changing the locks on February 2. “I spent so many nights thinking how you did me wrong.” “Go on now go walk out the door just turn around now ’cause you’re not welcome anymore.” Message for Bad Politicians