On April 9th, you decide who controls 87% of your property taxes. You read that right, 87% of your property taxes depend on who wins on April 9th. Who says “local elections don’t mean anything”?
Property taxes are generally broken down as follows:
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- School District 304 68.7%
- City of Geneva 7.8%
- Geneva Park District 5.9%
- Geneva Library 3.8%
- Geneva Township .8%
The election is now five weeks away. Do you know anything about the local candidates? Do you know what they stand for if elected? Do you know their qualifications? Have you met any of them? Do you have questions for them? Are they accessible to answer questions? Sometimes, just observing their behavior or noticing whether they directly answer or evade questions can be revealing. How focused are they on the responsibilities of the position they wish to fill?
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In the 2011 consolidated election, only 16.5% of registered voters voted. That means 16.5% decided how 87% of your property taxes were going to be spent. That is why you need to vote on April 9th! If you are not currently registered to vote, you have until next Tuesday (March 12th) to register.
As a candidate for mayor of Geneva, I hope to meet with as many voters as possible. I want to answer your questions and earn your vote. You can learn about me by visiting my website or visiting the Kane County Chronicle election site. If you are available, maybe we can meet at one of the following events.
March 8th coffee in my home, e-mail me at bob@bobmcquillan.com for details
March 10th coffee at a private home in the 2nd ward
March 16th coffee at a private home in the 5th ward
March 20th public forum co-sponsored by GenevaPatch & GenevaTaxFACTS at Williamsburg Elementary School 6:45 pm
March 21st Fundraiser at Aurelio’s Pizza, bob@bobmcquillan.com for details
March 23rd forum at Kirkwood Homeowners Clubhouse
March 24th coffee at a private home in the 2nd ward
The next five weeks will impact the future of Geneva. I look forward to hearing your thoughts and sharing mine with you. Please mark your calendar for April 9th and remember to vote for the local candidate of your choice.
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