John, re-reading my on-line response, grammar errors aside, my response my appear short and insincere. It is not, if you have any questions for me contact me at paul@paulgorski.com.

I voted against levy increases and or budgets that would result in higher taxes. Only one of two board members at the time to do so.

All I’m saying we have finite resources, and if I had my choice I’d spend them on nurturing growth rather than bribes to develop here. Bribes only lead to corruption. Nurturing growth doesn’t always work, but heck, let’s give it a try.

My contact information can be found at http://www.paulgorski.com, with links to the full contact info. I’d be glad to speak with you if you care too.

Let me clarify two points. First, I believe that it is WRONG to turn Winnebago Copunty into the “Garbage Capital” of Illinois. There should be little to no “tipping fees” available.

If we must be the garbage capital, outsiders should pay MORE, not the sweetheart they currently get. Taxpayers like me are stuck with higher rates while politicians like you pontificate how best to spend this bonanza. In addition, taxpayers like me will be stuck with the bill when the time comes for a new landfill.

Second, since this “tipping fee” bonanza is likely to continue, every single dime should be used to lure jobs here. EVERY SINGLE DIME.

Currently, almost 50% of people in the United States PAY NO TAXES. Democrats like you spend our money as fast as you can get your hands on it. Those of us in the other 50% haven’t seen raises in years and aren’t going to see one anytime soon. We are fearful of losing our jobs, and those of us a little more advanced in age know that if we lose our jobs, the likihood of finding something is almost nonexistent. We go to work on edge everyday because we know one slip-up, and that could be it.

To add insult to injury, we are forced to watch public employees demand more and more, and do less and less, every single day. Employees who are completely protected from getting fired or layed off. Their unions OWN our politicians, who cow-tail to their every whim.

What we need is a break. Instead of finding new ways to spend our tax money, how about giving the taxpayers a rebate? How about reducing our tax burden with these “profits”???

Socialism is only fun until you run out of other peoples money to spend.

Sorry, but I have to stick by my “Load of Crap” comment.

P.S. I point out the obvious fact that you are a socialist, but don’t take that to mean I support county board Republicans. They are a clown-circus, just like the Democrats, and they are just as responsible for the irresponsibility.