‘Barry Dykhuizen <bdykhuizen@morrisonil.org>;, ‘City1.com’ <stephanie@thecity1.com>;, ‘CSBank – Andrea Pfister’ <andrea.pfister@commstbk.com>;, ‘Farmers Insurance – Angie VanderVinne’ <avandervinne@farmersagent.com>;, ‘Jean Eggemeyer’ <jeaneggemeyer@hotmail.com>;, ‘Katie Coates Selburg’ <katiecoates13@gmail.com>;, ‘MCH – Pam Pfister’ <ppfister@mchstaff.com>;, ‘MCUD #6 -MJHS-Joe Robbins’ <joe.robbins@morrisonschools.org>;, ‘Scott Stocker’ <scott@securitypluswireless.com>;, ‘State Farm – Jan Roggy’ <jan.roggy.iedt@statefarm.com>;, ‘Wells Fargo – Brandi Renkes’ <Brandi.L.Renkes@wellsfargo.com>; Heather Toppert htoppert@moreinsuranceagency.com
Regardless of economic conditions, job rates, fuel prices, or inflation, most American adults cringe when they are asked to vote for an increase in taxes. It is also true that, secreted within the voting booth, their general inclination is to vote “No.” Regardless of the worthiness or need of the higher assessment, if the public CAN reject a toll increase, they often WILL.
Consider this: Having the freedom to choose does not equate to having the freedom to avoid responsibility.
Today, Monday, April 8, 2013, Whiteside County public schools are at the mercy of the voters. County school districts are asking–actually, begging–their citizens for approval of a 1% sales tax increase.
It is estimated that Morrison, IL, will receive $561, 040. Half of this, $280,520, will be used to for necessary maintenance projects (ie., roof replacement and parking issues) and school safety projects. The other $280,520 has been pledged to reduce property taxes used to pay off bonds.
Now consider this: Your 1% sales tribute will actually be used to reduce your property levy. This is a unique reason to support the 1% sales duty.
Finally, consider this: Many household items will not be taxed at a higher rate. You can help the school district without sacrifice. These include groceries; medicine and vitamins; farm equipment and parts; farm inputs; cars; trucks; boats; RV’s; ATV’s; mobile homes.
Illinois State Legislators have abandoned the local citizenry. For decades, Springfield has neglected its responsibility to fund public schools at the rate prescribed by their own laws. Having the freedom to legislate does not equate to having the freedom to avoid responsibility for public education. Sadly, there will be no appropriate relief from them–ever.
Whiteside County school districts have crafted a way to combat Springfield’s lack of responsibility. Vote in support of the 1% sales tax levy.
This quotation from young Anne Frank (1929 – 1945) is something to take with you into the voting booth, on Tuesday, November 4:
“In spite of everything I still believe that people are really good at heart.”
Whiteside County Clerk Dana Nelson announces a Notice of Election concerning a proposition to impose Whiteside County school facility occupation taxes NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at the General Primary Election to be held on Tuesday, the 18th day of March, 2014, the following public question will be submitted to the voters of Whiteside County, IL:
Shall a retailers’ occupation tax and a service occupation tax (commonly referred to as a “sales tax”) be imposed in The County of Whiteside, Illinois, at a rate of 1% to be used exclusively for school facility purposes? YES NO
Voters must vote at the polling place designated for the election precinct within which they reside.
The polls at the election will be open at 6:00 a.m. and will continue to be open until 7:00 p.m. on that day.