Wednesday, November 7, 2012
Voter clearly say no on home rule referendum in River Forest
In a decisive vote on Tuesday in River Forest, voters clearly rejected a referendum on whether the village should become a home rule community. Nearly 80 percent of voters in River Forest voted no on the measure, which would have allowed the village more local control to implement new taxes and raise property taxes. Voters at River Forest's Village Hall on Tuesday largely said they felt becoming a home rule community would give local officials too much power, and were particularly concerned about the prospect of any tax increase—especially on their property. By 8:30 p.m. the outcome was clear. "In this election voters in River Forest were asked on whether or not they wished for the Village to become a home rule unit of government," Village…
Tuesday, November 6, 2012
Not a Romney supporter to be found at the polls at Village Hall in River Forest, few supportive of referendum on home rule.
Romney supporters were noticeably absent from the polls in River Forest today at Precinct 5 located at Village Hall in River Forest. Voter after voter who talked with us in the early afternoon said they were throwing their support behind the president, although, not all were doing so passionately. According to election judges, by about 1 p.m., 50 percent of the precinct had voted. Many residents voted early, or via absentee ballots, but judges had seen a steady stream of traffic throughout the day. "There was a line out the door when we opened this morning," said 58-year election judge Laurette Froelich. Voter turnout had been about average for a presidential election, she said, but by mid-afternoon the polls had entered a bit of a lull. "…
What is it, why it's on the ballot and what it means for voters in River Forest.
Voters in River Forest will face a ballot question Nov. 6 asking them to approve or shoot down a measure that would give the village home rule status. In its most basic form, it's a framework under which local legislative bodies can make decisions. In Illinois, there are 209 home rule communities, including places with a population over 25,000 (which are automatically given home rule status) and smaller towns that have approved home rule governance by way of a referendum. And here's a look at what home rule provides: A home rule unit may exercise any power and perform any function relating to its government affairs, including but not limited to, the power to regulate for the protection of public health, safety, morals and welfare, to …
Monday, August 27, 2012
River Forest village officials pledge to adhere to property tax cap laws. Unless...
As River Forest residents consider whether or not to approve a ballot question that would make the village a home rule community, the village board is considering a proposal that would keep property tax limits in place. As it stands, non home-rule communities can raise property taxes to five percent or the one-year increase in the consumer price index, whichever is less. River Forest officials have said they plan to adhere to those guidelines if voters approve the home rule ballot question on Nov. 6. Earlier: River Forest Puts Home Rule Question on November Ballot But the board is also giving itself an out. Included in a draft ordinance outlining the board's position on home rule authority are a series of exceptions allowing the village …
Wednesday, August 15, 2012
Voters to decide if the village should be a home rule community.
Voters in River Forest will face a ballot question in November asking them to approve or shoot down a measure that would give the village home rule status. But what exactly is home rule? In its most basic form, it's a framework under which local legislative bodies can make decisions. In Illinois, there are 209 home rule communities, including places with a population over 25,000 (which are automatically given home rule status) and smaller towns that have approved home rule governance by way of a referendum. And here's a look at what home rule provides: A home rule unit may exercise any power and perform any function relating to its government affairs, including but not limited to, the power to regulate for the protection of public health, …
Karen Smith
4:03 pm on Wednesday, November 7, 2012
It looks to me like the results you link to show that River Forest voted for becoming a home rule unit of government. What am I missing here? more ›