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Newspaper
Forest Park World
Location
Forest Park, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1976
Page
4
The World News reports on HB2028 seeking relief for delinquent real estate taxpayers. For years the paper has highlighted the inequity of a law that can force loss of property over unpaid taxes or assessments totaling only a few hundred dollars.
Our View recalls 1962 cases in Chicago area where seniors and others lost homes for small overdue amounts. The piece argues current tax sale law favors buyers, and supports House Bill 2028 to balance outcomes. It cites opponents of the law and notes backing from Rep. Lechowicz and Treasurer Rosewell.
In the late 19th and early 20th centuries leading businessmen in numerous towns and cities began scrutinizing municipal governments. They saw rising costs, inefficiency, overlapping services, unclear responsibilities, and patronage hiring. They believed reform was needed.
The great flood of 1900 spurred Galveston to adopt a commission form of government aimed at running a town like a business. Forest Park later followed in 1911, led by John H Patterson, founder of National Cash Register Co, who advocated municipal affairs run on business principles by skilled managers.
Forest Park plans to combine three departments Public Health Property and Public Works under one supervisor following a consultant report. The change signals a shift away from a strict commission approach without fully adopting a village manager system.
A Forest Park reader argues the Callaghan Report reveals a plan to streamline three outside services and improve hiring, training, and efficiency. The letter cites council unity on hiring a coordinator, upgrades in police and fire training, and questions about coverage of departments while urging broader study and implementation.
The WORLD invites reader letters signed by writers or with requested anonymity. Letters should be addressed to The WORLD at 6965 W. North Ave., Oak Park 60302, and require a signature unless the author requests publication without their name.
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