Township bill still up for grabs

It's not too late to call Gov. Quinn and ask him not to sign SB 3010. As of yesterday the bill was still gathering dust on his desk, and that's exactly what it should continue to do.

You - that's YOU - can help keep the governor from spilling ink on the Sign Here line.

What's this bill about? It lets the Townships blow your dough on buildings without your approval. In fact, not only just without your approval but, even if you have told your Township "No" before, they could skirt around you now, if this bill is enacted.

Sen. Pam Althoff voted for the bill. Rep. Jack Franks voted against it.

How come the public - that's YOU - didn't hear about it before it hit Gov. Quinn's desk? Why didn't Township officials inform their electors at their April meetings that they were making an end-run about voters?

Today, right now, call Gov. Quinn's office at 217-782-0244. Leave a message for him that you do not want him to sign SB 3010.

And next time you are at a township meeting, ask the Supervisor and Trustees to explain why they haven't informed their electors of this legislation. Perhaps at every township meeting electors should be asking this important question,

"What else are you not telling us?"