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Newspaper
Southern Illinoisan
Location
Carbondale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 2011
Page
5
Carbondale released its proposed fiscal year 2012 budget with expenditures near 41 million and revenues over 37 million. The general fund tops 24 million and police and fire services are funded. Sales tax up 1.9 percent, tax levy expected to raise over 810 thousand. Budget hearing March 29 and council vote April 19. Norris ONLINE link provided.
Robert Riley, 33, charged with possession with intent to deliver after deputies found more than 0.5 pounds of cannabis, cash, and paraphernalia during a Monday search on East 21st Street. State Police Canine Unit assisted. Riley held without bond until Wednesday charges. The investigation continues with more arrests expected.
Proceedings in Williamson County reveal details of a November 11 shooting death in Herrin. Torvelle L. Stanley 22 of Cahokia faces first degree murder charges alongside Tommy Hampton Travius Tucker and Demetrius Moore. Witnesses say Stanley and Tucker entered the apartment demanded money and a struggle ended with James E. Davis shot in the chest.
Five of eleven Carbondale City Council hopefuls spoke at City Hall forum urging wine and beer sales in groceries and opposing privatization of city services. They backed budget balance with minimal tax hikes, urged partnerships to boost tourism, and favored driving efficiency with tech and recycled city services while promoting home ownership and stricter rental codes. Early voting runs today through Thursday and March 29 to 31.
Marion applies for about 500000 in HUD Rental Rehabilitation Grant funding. The program covers 75 percent of unit costs with landlords contributing 25 percent and five year income eligible tenant rental. Eligible incomes up to 22000 dollars per year. Contact Celeste Sellers for details.
Carbondale City Councilman Joel Fritzler outlined his goals and unique qualifications to The Southern Illinoisan Editorial Board. He finished second in the Feb 22 primary with 467 votes, citing six years on the council, work at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, and business development as standout experiences.
Carbondale’s candidate George Maroney argues college students can drive renewal. He tells The Southern Illinoisan Editorial Board he has leadership experience and can unite the community. Maroney led the five man primary with 478 votes as coalition with Memorial Hospital’s former administrator supports his bid.
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