Williamson County seeks support for tax referendum in March
Emery urges voters to approve a tax referendum to cover rising county worker premiums from Illinois County Insurance Trust and to fund services. He notes millions in claims, 15 year bond extension, and urges cross party and union involvement. A second question on March 19 asks to split the county clerk's office to create a recorder of deeds position.
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Marion
Robert
Bo” Emery
Emery
Williamson County Board
Illinois County Insurance Trust
Recorder of Deeds
Faughn Returns to Garnall Office as Board Secretary
Mary Faughn is rehired at Garnall’s office as board secretary after an agreement restoring her $22,331.40 salary and compensation for 37% unemployment days plus attorney fees. She gains four weeks vacation and keeps sick days used. Emery defends the deal while Piper challenges it as political.
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Garnall
Faughn
Emery
Piper
Rex
Williamson sheriff's workers win three year contract
The Williamson County Board approved a three year contract with the American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees for the sheriff's department. The pact covers 25 full time and 14 part time officers including bailiffs and jail staff. Salaries rise from 21298 to 22378 by 2001 plus 1000 on December 1 each year. Twenty year veterans will see similar annual increases.
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Marion
Williamson County Board
Sheriff's Department
American Federation of State
Tom Cundiff
Cundiff
John D. Homar
Saluki athletes inspire children on National Women and Girls Day
SIUC athletes visited a Champaign school on National Women and Girls Day. Saluki players mentored kids in sports while coach Joe Cross promoted female success across levels. Principal Candy Myers welcomed the event and hopes for a return visit.
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Siuc Athletics
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Champaign
SIUC
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Alex
Jarrell Pullen
Saluki
Katie Jordan
Jordan
Molly McDowell
Sharna Harris
Sharna
Harris
McDowell
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