By: Mike C Castronovo

Mike C Castronovo — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 20:56:11 +0000

I’d have to agree with the premise of the article and Jerry B’s comment. The “gag Order” issued late in 2008 is most likely “unconstitutional” since it is attempting to restrict speech at a “Public Forum”. Public Forums are protected by the 1st Amendment. The only one “applying” the censorship is the Chairman and his office. I believe in the 1st Amendment, and I believe citizens NEED to feel free to talk to (admonish, etc) their elected officials. This is the foundation of our freedoms. I hope you agree and will consider me (Mike C) as an option for County Board Chairman,,on the Republican Primary Ballot on March 20th I think it’s time to bring Free Speech Back to Winnebago County.

By: Jerry Bohumolski

Jerry Bohumolski — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:48:45 +0000

If this “gag order” was initiated by Scott Christiansen, it seems to me that some courageous board member could put repealing it into a proposal for a vote by the board. It is unlikely that any vote against Scott Christiansen by the “good ol’ boys” on the present board would pass. So I believe we’re stuck with the present limitations until we elect a board whose members want to take the time to listen to their constituants and not take orders from the chairman.
Also, additional presentations at board meetings would take additional time. It has been my observation as a spectator at board meetings that board members only seem interested in registering their predetermined votes and concluding the meeting as soon as possible. Heaven forbid that they take the additional time to listen to their constituants.

Comments on: Guest Column: Winnebago County Board vs. our First Amendment right

By: Mike C Castronovo

By: Jerry Bohumolski