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Newspaper
Matteson Star
Location
Matteson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1998
Page
8
The newspaper lists Margaret Seltzner Dennis Wheeler and Joanne Zerkes as editors on the editorial and news pages with Paula Carlson serving as associate editor and features editor. The roles indicate a leadership team for editorial content and page features.
The endorsement argues Stroger has county experience but may resist dismantling vested interests while praising Aurelia Pucinski for public service and suburban outreach. It notes Stroger's costly 551 million County Hospital project and questions other health strategies, while highlighting Pucinski's reform credentials and move from Democrat to independent stance.
Incumbent Democrat Michael Sheahan of Chicago has run the sheriff office without scandal, a notable contrast to prior corruption. He is challenged by Republican LeRoy Martin, former Chicago police superintendent, and has overseen Cook County Jail operations and a county boot camp for offenders.
David Orr, a Chicago City Council independent, seeks re election as county clerk. He touts an honest, efficient operation overseeing elections tax rates and records and faces Republican challenger Judith A. Jones.
Chicago Democrat Maria Pappas, a county commissioner, is viewed as a fitting choice for treasurer amid ongoing scrutiny of county offices. She would challenge Republican Anthony Peralta of Riverside, with supporters touting her blunt, reform minded approach as a remedy to controversy surrounding outgoing treasurer Edward Rosewell's corruption trial.
Jim Houlihan, Democrat, faces tough act of longtime assessor Thomas Hynes and advocates reform of Cook County classification system. GOP contender Jose Carlos Gomez is less favored. In southern suburbs, Bud Fleming and Herbert Schumann Jr secure broad support for re election. Majewski and Mullins lead two of three MWRD terms. Murphy leads for Board of Review over McAfee.
The piece laments rapid growth in Homer Township between Orland Park and Lockport, noting rolling hills and pumpkin farms amid new subdivisions. It weighs incorporation vs township governance, forecasts annexations and a tollway extension, and highlights two ballot measures to create a park district and fund open space protections.
David L. Miller argues that granting a 50 percent property tax rebate for a new auto mall will generate 21.48 million dollars in additional district tax revenue over 20 years. He contends relocation within the district adds taxes, while without incentives dealers may relocate elsewhere, hindering South Side growth.
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