Naperville ‘stacks the deck’ against residents
Imagine watching a baseball game and it is the bottom of the 9th inning and the game is tied; you have no idea who is going… Read More »Naperville ‘stacks the deck’ against residents
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City of Naperville has no shame when bullying residents
For anyone who wants to witness what can go wrong when government is blatantly out of control, all they need to do is observe the… Read More »City of Naperville has no shame when bullying residents
Political lightweights and Ben Franklin
Attending a Naperville city council meeting is better than watching reality T.V. At times, it is almost like watching a train wreck; you do not… Read More »Political lightweights and Ben Franklin
It is time to replace the Naperville city manager
How many errors does a shortstop have to make before you consider moving him to a different position or moving him out of the organization?… Read More »It is time to replace the Naperville city manager
You don’t always get what you want
December 19 marked the last Naperville city council meeting of the year, which means the council can’t do anything additional this year to intrude in… Read More »You don’t always get what you want
Where will they be then?
Imagine if we knew now, what we will know in the year 2033. That is only 22 years from now. Maybe global warming would not… Read More »Where will they be then?
Naperville city council is non-trusting and not trusted
The Starz network is currently running a popular series titled “Boss” staring Kelsey Grammar as the mayor Tom Kane of Chicago. Someone very familiar with… Read More »Naperville city council is non-trusting and not trusted
Karma lurks in the inky shawdows around the Naperville city council
It’s funny how Karma works. Whether you believe it exists or not, it can catch you by surprise; sort of like emphysema. Take for example… Read More »Karma lurks in the inky shawdows around the Naperville city council
Mom Seeking Answers on Smart Meters Takes Up Fight Against the City
“When governments fear the people, there is liberty. When the people fear the government, there is tyranny” —– Thomas Jefferson —– “All progress requires change,… Read More »Mom Seeking Answers on Smart Meters Takes Up Fight Against the City
Naperville government making it more difficult for the needy
Times are tough and money is tight for many, and it is even more challenging for those who have less than most. Now the Naperville… Read More »Naperville government making it more difficult for the needy
It’s report card time for Naperville city council members
The next general election for Naperville city council is about 16 months from now, however it is never too early to start evaluating those who… Read More »It’s report card time for Naperville city council members
Naperville city council shocked by their own vote
Every now and then, a magical moment occurs on the council side of the dais at a Naperville city council meeting. It happened at the… Read More »Naperville city council shocked by their own vote
BOA executives smarter and wiser than Naperville city council
If you have ever stepped on a wad of gum on a hot August day, then you know how the Naperville city council must feel… Read More »BOA executives smarter and wiser than Naperville city council
Q & A with the Watchdog (part 4)
With the departure of two council members and the addition of two new members, has the make-up of the city council improved? (Jan J., Chicago)… Read More »Q & A with the Watchdog (part 4)
The Naperville city council member most likely to be re-elected is …
The Naperville city council takes a lot of ‘heat’ and rightfully so, however they are citizens as are the rest of us. The only two… Read More »The Naperville city council member most likely to be re-elected is …