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May 4, 2010
2010 Budget -- Mayor's Veto Message -- and Video
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19 comments:
Hhhhhhhm, that was kind of worthless.
The mayor is guessing as much as Hock is guessing but the mayor is guessing in the opposite direction. I guess the mayor's guess is the safer guess.
I still think this whole fiasco has been worthless. Putting this back to the aldermen is worthless.
1:26:
I agree with your first paragraph. It is also disappointing that there is nothing new here. Sorry Mayor but I already knew that you wanted to wack the community groups (by the way, does that include TOPR?? It is 2 months away so please say something directly about that)and O'hare. But you paint this picture that these two areas alone will not come close to solving. What else do you want to cut?? You cannot just sit back and say they have not cut enough. You were and alderman and you know as much as they do about this town. What have they missed.
My "guess" is the Mayor didn't make any of his "guesses" on his own...
...anyhooooo...what Mayor DipSchmidt "is saying" is "he believes" all the revenue received in the coming year will be even lower than last year's *ACTUAL* revenue received.
Not sure I agree with [that] especially since he cites water revenues as an example. When the Mayor pushed for increased water rates to cover the costs and eliminate the water fund deficit, why didn't me mention at that time that he thought the projected revenues, based on the new water rates, were "inflated?"...but maybe he's got a crystal ball and can predict the coming summer weather and he knows people will be using as little or even less water in the coming year as they did last year and paid for at the reduced rates...it's something to consider, I "guess"...
The home rule and regular sales taxes being projected at 10% increases over what was actually received last year could be "rosy thinking"...but I'm told the economy is "recovering" and don't we have 40 "new businesses" in town?...aren't they selling anything?
City Mgr. Hock did project income tax revenue for the coming year at 4% less than what was actually received last year...but Quinn's threat should be noted, though until it becomes a reality, I'm not willing to wring my hands over it...especially since I do not consider Rosie Mulligan any kind of source for reliable "advice"...as I recall she was HOward Frimark's biggest political backer and "advised" we all vote for Frimark, and she has hired HOward's former darling, Linda Ski, to work for her...ooh, I think I just threw up in my mouth a little...and I hear her latest fundraiser was..."well attended" by an interesting and "eclectic" audience...
...anyhooooo...I don't think Mr. Hock's been vague about possible cuts should Quinn's income tax dream come to pass...but the issue is worth vetting...
Mayor DipSchmidt's concerns about the revenue projections are worthy of consideration...but there's a decided lack of, dare I say it...specificity...in making identifiable recommendations for correcting all he views as wrong with the budget.
...unless, of course, the game afoot is to "push back" at the clowncil and try to force them into a blame-worthy corner...
Not your best effort here, DipSchmidt...
I just read my email from Mayor Dave. At least he is keeping his word on the airport spending.
Good afternoon. Attached is the full text of the budget veto message I delivered last night. The City Council will convene on May 17 to debate whether to override the veto.
I have received many e-mails and calls from people imploring me to
reconsider my position regarding funding for the O'Hare issue. In
essence, I have been told that we must show we are serious by throwing money at the issue, although there is no clearly defined achievable goal for the use of the bulk of that money. I do not believe that is a wise use of the taxpayer's money, especially since Park Ridge has
already thrown millions of dollars at the issue with nothing to show
for it..
I urge everyone affected to contact Congressman Schakowsky, Senator Durbin, Congressman Kirk and Treasurer Giannoulius to ask them to address this matter. To his credit, Joel Pollak, Congressman Schakowsky's opponent in the November election, has already convened a town hall meeting in Park Ridge on the issue, and I will counsel the
other candidates running for federal office that they should show the same concern for the voters. I truly believe that the power of the ballot box is the only way to affect the situation. I have been warned by many that will apply to me as well. I completely understand that sentiment, but I must do what I think is right, and I remain
committed to this course of action.
...heh...I saw that...it's beautiful, isn't it?
Ask for Schakowsky's help, then talk up her opponent...beautiful...
Come on folks...in the last election Schakowsky won Maine Township...yes, that's right, MAINE TOWNSHIP, by a margin of nearly 2 to 1...
Schakowsky could lose EVERY SINGLE PARK RIDGE VOTE to either one or more opponents and STILL WIN in a general election!
...so...uh...yeah...make sure you exercise your power at the ballot box based on the OMP issue...
A fiasco is right. I hope the Council will step up but I have my doubts. Nothing new.
I don't agree with everything the mayor said, however, I do feel it is better to be more conservative about revenues.
Having said that, I agree with whoever here said the mayor should have said what else he feels should be cut so the whole budget meets his approval.
I disagree with cutting any more public safety employees.
Thank you.
"...unless, of course, the game afoot is to "push back" at the clowncil and try to force them into a blame-worthy corner..."
Bravo Bean!!! If I wore a cap I would tip it to you!!
No matter what, people were going to scream about cuts if it is something they support.
All these politicians are playing political games and looking to blame each other.
Round and round it goes and where the blame will land nobody yet knows.
I think they all s#ck. Every one of them s#cks.
I think you can say suck on the internet if you like.
"....even in the best of times it is questionable whether taxpayers should fund private charatible and cultural groups....." He is more in line with you guys and right in lock step with Pub Dog. Only Houston, there is a problem and it is called actions. If this is infact his position and if it has been his position how do his actions match that position. Did he lift a finger to have these items removed from the budget that he voted for as alderman? To use TOPR as an example, he has been so outraged over the years that he can be seen glad handing and working the beer tent. I applaud his courage to work this event when it flies in the face of these strong convictions related to public money for private organizations....please!!!
Anonymous @ 5:23,
...emphasis on "in lock step with Pub Dog"...on this issue anyway...
In other news...do you really think it's impossible to personally support an organization but at the same time object to how it's financed with taxpayer subsidies?
I don't...
I wasn't sure if my comment would get on if I said suck.
Anon@6:56 --
A new reader! Welcom to PRU!
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Bean:
Is it impossible, no. Nothing is impossible. However, I look with a VERY high degree of suspicion at a politician who says something and does another. In many cases (such as this one) these politicians had ample opportunity to express their concern about an issue or their "strong held belief" (almost choked on that one) and said nothing!!! Schmidt worked with and knew in a least a passing way the folks involved with TOPR. He knew the city was providing services. Did he go on record at a council meeting. Did he try to push for an ordaniance that would require TOPR to pay?Zippo!!!!! He also knew about CoC and infact used it as an example against PADS. Did he state that he feels the city should not provide funds. Zippo! So I guess what I am saying (or asking) related to your question why was he not on record long before about his feelings on this? As far as I know, for several years as alderman and working the beer tent, he had no objection to anything that was happening.
Anonymous @ 7:25,
Now that I've un-curled from the fetal position and stopped drooling, I might manage a coherent response...
"Nothing is impossible."
Quantum decoherence says otherwise...
"However, I look with a VERY high degree of suspicion at a politician who says something and does another."
Welcome to "the club"...
"In many cases (such as this one) these politicians had ample opportunity to express their concern about an issue or their "strong held belief" (almost choked on that one) and said nothing!!!"
Oh, Abie...why make trouble?
"Schmidt worked with and knew in a least a passing way the folks involved with TOPR. He knew the city was providing services."
Two un-related statements. I'll only deal with the second...yes, he did know...but he "missed" it as an issue until it was "made" an issue.
"Did he go on record at a council meeting. Did he try to push for an ordaniance that would require TOPR to pay?Zippo!!!!!"
No, he did not.
"He also knew about CoC and in fact used it as an example against PADS. Did he state that he feels the city should not provide funds. Zippo!"
...heh...you noticed that too!
"So I guess what I am saying (or asking) related to your question why was he not on record long before about his feelings on this?"
I'm beginning to drool again and have a sudden urge to curl up in the fetal position...
"As far as I know, for several years as alderman and working the beer tent, he had no objection to anything that was happening."
Correct.
I cannot say I'm sorry I voted for this guy because the alternative was so so bad, but he has lost any chance he ever had of being what hoped he could be. Oh well, maybe the next one.
Did you see this guy’s speech?
Calvin Coolidge????
Worst thing since the great depression????
Excuse Mr. Mayor but who was president while the wild economic fluctuations of the 20's took place?
I won't even get into his screwball math, but when was Quinn elected dictator? They are laughing about this proposal in Springfield and he wants to treat it as fact.
Oh one thing on screwball math, from what I can see Hock reduced his revenue numbers already. Yes the budget was off on the numbers last year. So fucking what?
Sorry but one more thing on the screwball numbers. According to reports retail sales are up 7.6% in March and trending up. So what does he base this zero percent growth on? http://www.census.gov/retail/marts/www/marts_current.pdf
Maybe he can invite some more people to the get together for Jan Schakowsky’s opponent. That should help with the O'Hare thing, which by the way he set up and appointed the commission who is recommending this $165,000 garbage.
Oh and back to the Great depression and I’m sorry for going all over the place but there is just so much here. So if he thinks this is the worst thing since the great depression then the answer is to cut human needs services 100%? Then maybe we shouldn’t cut the police because we will need them to clear the Bonus Armies out of Hodges Park.
What a huge disappointment this guy is.
Bean:
It certainly is possible "to personally support an organization but at the same time object to how it's financed with taxpayer subsidies?"
And the explanation of how it's possible is as simple as the difference between public money and private money, or between personal beliefs and speaking as a representative for others.
Unless, of course, you're one of those who believes that what's good for them personally is automatically also good for the government and their fellow citizens.
If so, you could qualify for the O'Hare Commission, or help Ald. Allegretti shill for billboards.
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