Archive for January, 2008

Wait: Local Property Tax Forum Will Help Ease Concerns about Rising Assessments

Belvidere, IL…In response to concerns expressed by local citizens regarding property tax assessments, State Representative Ron Wait (R-Belvidere) is holding a public forum Tuesday, February 12 to share vital information about tax assessments with Boone County property owners. The meeting will explain the assessment process, how to make certain a property assessment is fair, and […]

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Wait: Chicago Transportation Bills Ignore Statewide Needs

Springfield, IL…State Representative Ron Wait voted against two bills Wednesday raise new taxes in the Chicago area and provide General Revenue funds to the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) and the Regional Transit Authority (RTA). Wait said the two pieces of legislation favor the Chicago area and ignore the infrastructure and transportation needs of Boone, Winnebago, […]

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