Police budget becomes issue in Pinckneyville race
Pinckneyville voters face a police budget debate as the department runs $60,000 over for 2010 11 amid turnover and newer vehicle costs. Mayor Joe Holder cites overtime from staffing changes and recent vehicle upgrades as key factors. Three candidates for commissioner of public safety are Kevin Hicks James Shillinger and Nathan Kellerman. Shillinger proposed shift realignment to curb overtime and improve service.
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Edible Books Festival at SIU Carbondale
At Morris Library Rotunda SIU Carbondale hosted its first International Edible Books Festival organized by Julie Mosbo and Megan Lotts. Entries across five categories featured clever titles such as Tequila Mockingbird Old Main and the Sea and Green Eggs and Spam with winners considered for Best in Show and a Kindle prize.
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Four council seats in Johnston City race
Eight candidates vie for four aldermanic seats in Johnston City. In Ward 1 Roland Rogers, 69, seeks change and tax relief, while Keith Boyd, 53, runs on honesty and accountability. Ward 2 pits incumbent Jim Mitchell against Robert Blake Dobraski.
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Keith Boyd
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Jim Mitchell
Robert Blake Dobraski
Voters weigh school referendums and trash plan in Illinois
Voters in Franklin County face a 1 sales tax for nine districts to fund construction and improvements. Mount Vernon Township High School District seeks 19.8 million in bonds for a new high school with a 98.40 annual tax rise on a 100000 home. Old Shawneetown considers village trash collection by bid and user fees.
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Mount Vernon Township
Old Shawneetown
Carbondale council candidates tackle budget and taxes
In a six article series candidates discuss pension, employment costs and potential tax impacts. Adams calls for trimming costs and avoiding tax hikes. Bradshaw favors fees and boosting home ownership to raise revenue. Fronabarger proposes interdepartmental bulk ordering and tiered waste rates. Grant urges efficiency before tax increases. Holt supports a two tier employee benefits plan. Jack cites state action on costs and seeks savings. Jackson offers limited budget knowledge until elected.
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Jane Adams
Jessica Bradshaw
Lee M. Fronabarger
Tom Grant
Tohn Holt
Lance Jack
Rick Jackson
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