Because it was written by liberals Political correctness on full display to selectively NOT mention America in that context. Part of our education system that has eroded to extinction...
"So, on average, for the first 10 years of the agreement, local taxing bodies would receive roughly the same amount of property taxes from the operating business that they do now from the vacant bu
One of the most important objectives of our public school system besides the "three R's" is to instill the rights and responsibilities of being an American citizen. The new mission statement (and
I get giving a very low or even a zero interest loan or some other form of support that assists local business development. But this is a little overboard.
... and the grocery deal fell apart before the city had paid anything. The aid in that case was structured in the form of a sales tax rebate. Store never opened.
Parents and even Washington complains about the high cost of education. This is a good example of why. Students demand and administration bows, or administration just gives and hopes it attracts
The Council seems to always find excusses to grant money and tax breaks---but never to the taxpayers of Evanston. Mean while individual property owners keep getting soaked.
Just what Evanstonians need - pay more taxes into another one of the hundreds of non-profits in the city, many of which compete against each other and provide duplicative services.
It's called the Evanston Mental Health Board which channels city money to support both mental health services and human services through a rigorous grant funding process lead by a 9-member communit
Perhaps one way to assure voters if not clean-up messes before they occur, is to require the Council, Mayor, Manager and other people in decision making, to disclose any financial ties [loans, fami
No foreign language, no global society contribution
D65 administrators say they want to provide an education so that students can "contribute positively to our global society."
Written by liberals
Because it was written by liberals Political correctness on full display to selectively NOT mention America in that context. Part of our education system that has eroded to extinction...
OMG!! It finally happened
It had to happen sooner or later but the is probably the first smart deal made since our mayor has been in office. Nice going.
Sounds like a good deal!
"So, on average, for the first 10 years of the agreement, local taxing bodies would receive roughly the same amount of property taxes from the operating business that they do now from the vacant bu
A million dollars is a lot to give away to a business
A million dollars is a lot of money to give away to a new business just for renovations before they even open their doors.
How to be a good American citizen?
One of the most important objectives of our public school system besides the "three R's" is to instill the rights and responsibilities of being an American citizen. The new mission statement (and
At least it's not a TIF
The tax break seems a little bit on the high end but it appears not much tax revenue would be lost, considering the taxes the current owner pays.
What?
I get giving a very low or even a zero interest loan or some other form of support that assists local business development. But this is a little overboard.
Coffee's for the parents
... and the grocery deal fell apart before the city had paid anything. The aid in that case was structured in the form of a sales tax rebate. Store never opened.
Any wonder college costs keep rising !
Parents and even Washington complains about the high cost of education. This is a good example of why. Students demand and administration bows, or administration just gives and hopes it attracts
Of Course they did !
The Council seems to always find excusses to grant money and tax breaks---but never to the taxpayers of Evanston. Mean while individual property owners keep getting soaked.
Just what we need
Just what Evanstonians need - pay more taxes into another one of the hundreds of non-profits in the city, many of which compete against each other and provide duplicative services.
This already exists ...
It's called the Evanston Mental Health Board which channels city money to support both mental health services and human services through a rigorous grant funding process lead by a 9-member communit
Annual disclosures
Perhaps one way to assure voters if not clean-up messes before they occur, is to require the Council, Mayor, Manager and other people in decision making, to disclose any financial ties [loans, fami
little bean
Evanston's city council has created a reputation as one that easily passes out money to anybody that wants to open a business.