I don't care if it's 1 cent. An increase is an increase. The cost of the library should be borne by those who use it and not everyone. Close the branches and go to a pay for service model.
The Library Endowment has assets of $millions and is to be used for the following: "The Endowment Fund was established in 1907 to acquire and invest contributions that provide, in perpetuity, incom
The Mansion and the land under it were appraised by the city at $3 million - there was never an apprails for the remaining two arces. A house to the north on the lake is selling for $4 million.
Menorah
Here's the solution:
The eight candles will each have a letter assigned....8 letters in "Evanston".....so the candles will spell out Evanston.
Library endowment
The library has budgeted spending $171K from its endowment next year. That's about 2.6 percent of its total planned spending for the year.
Neighbors Include Free Parking
Included in the taxes in burbs around Evanston is Free Parking. That can add up to several hundred dollars a year.
I don't care if it's 1 cent.
I don't care if it's 1 cent. An increase is an increase. The cost of the library should be borne by those who use it and not everyone. Close the branches and go to a pay for service model.
Library funding
It needs to be said -- AGAIN -- that we are talking about an increase of 15.5% on a 4.5% portion of the tax bill. Do the math.
Tree
That "E" on the top is about the tackiest thing I've ever seen.
What about the Endowment?
The Library Endowment has assets of $millions and is to be used for the following: "The Endowment Fund was established in 1907 to acquire and invest contributions that provide, in perpetuity, incom
Once again
Junad Rizki --- once again you are quick to criticize and complain, but as always, you have yet to offer any type of solution.
Question -- How much do you
Question -- How much do you think the mansion alone is worth, excluding the land?
150k -300k on another average lot. On the current lot 2,150k - 2,300k.
Mansion was appraised
The Mansion and the land under it were appraised by the city at $3 million - there was never an apprails for the remaining two arces. A house to the north on the lake is selling for $4 million.
Moreover
On Dec. 18th will the "Holiday Candelabra" (aka: Menorah) be affixed/defaced with a giant "E" as well? I somehow doubt it.
Repair estimates doubted
Question -- How much do you think the mansion alone is worth, excluding the land?
Warming Shack
Unless Governor Rauner has less than half a brain (which is twice that of Quinn), the state deal is finished. That will be a good deal for Evanston.
Close the branches; problem solved
Close the branches and there should be plenty of money.
They are only used by people unwilling to walk/bus to Main library.
Hold Up There
Remember, this is only the mayor's holiday tree. She is saving money for her special friends at the library.