Steve Reick’s Arguments Against David McSweeney’s Township Abolition by Referendum Bill

A communication from State Rep, Steve Reick: The following is an email I sent to the members of the Illinois House, Republican and Democrat about HB348, a township bill that would have a devastating effect on McHenry County, and is … Continue reading

McSweeney’s Township Abolition by Referendum on House Floor

State Rep. David McSweeney succeeded in getting his McHenry County township elimination bill after passage of a referendum out of the Committee on Counties and Townships. He is the Republican Spokesman on that committee. The vote was 11-4-1. The bill … Continue reading

Wilcox Introduces Township Elimination by Referendum Bill Filling Blanks in McSweeney Bill

A press release from State Senator Craig Wilcox: Wilcox Consolidation Bill Adds Vital Taxpayer Protection Clauses Springfield, IL. – State Sen. Craig Wilcox (R-McHenry) filed legislation Wednesday to ensure local government consolidation puts taxpayers first. Senate Bill 1567 contains specific … Continue reading

Synopsis of David McSweeney’s New Township Abolition by Referendum Bill.

Here’s what legislators will see (in addition to any caucus analysis) about State Rep. David McSweeney’s bill to allow the abolitiion of township governments in McHenry County: Amends the Township Code. Provides that the board of trustees of any township … Continue reading

McSweeney Seeks to Eliminate Pensions for New Legislators

A press release from David McSweeney: Rep. David McSweeney Introduces Measure to Prohibit New Legislators from Participating in the Legislative Pension System Springfield, IL – State Rep. David McSweeney (R-Barrington Hills) has introduced legislation to end the legislative pension system … Continue reading

Senator Terry Link Pledges Township Abolition Bill Will Pass Again and Likely Be Signed by Governor JB Pritzker

Calling former Governor Bruce Rauner “hypocritical” for vetoing the township abolition bill, State Senator Terry Link,also Chairman of the Lake County Democratic Party, says the bill will pass again and be signed by Governor JB Pritzker. The bill had two … Continue reading

McSweeney Re-Introduces Township Abolition by Referendum Bill for McHenry County

The Illinois News Network‘s take on Governor Bruce Rauner’s killing of State Rep. David McSweeney’s bill to allow taxpayers to petition for referendums to abolish township government: After veto from Rauner, lawmaker plans to re-file consolidation bill again this spring … Continue reading

State Rep. Steve Rieck’s Take on Rauner’s Killing of Opportunity to Abolish Township by Referendum

From State Rep. Steve Reick: Governor Vetoes Township Consolidation Bill that Targeted McHenry County On Friday afternoon, Governor Bruce Rauner issued an amendatory veto to HB 4637, which singled out McHenry County and would have allowed township consolidation referenda to … Continue reading

Governor Amendatorily Vetoes Abolition of McHenry County Townships by Referendum Bill Killing Vote This Year

Guaranteeing that no referendum will be on the ballot to abolish any township in McHenry County this spring is an amendatory veto of State Rep. David McSweeney’s House Bill 4637. The General Assembly which could address the veto has already … Continue reading

McSweeney’s McHenry County Township Abolition by Referendum Bill Sent to Governor

The Illinois General Assembly reports that State Rep. David McSweeney’s House Bill 4637 was sent to Governor Bruce Rauner on Monday by Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan. So speculation that the bill might be rolled over to the next General … Continue reading

Township Abolition by Referendum, Gun Store Licensing and Gas Tax Hike Bills Could Provide Constitutional Test

With a new Illinois General Assembly being sworn in before a new Governor takes office, it appears that sponsors of legislation current Governor Bruce Rauner might not sign will be tossed to a more favorable Governor JB Pritzker by the … Continue reading

Township Opponent Offers Gradualist Approach to Abolition

In reply to Steve Willson’s comments on State Rep. David McSweeney’s bill to allow voters to abolish their township government through a petition and referendum process, commenter “KnownExtremist” offers the following: I do have an opinion on townships and I … Continue reading

Rep. Steve Reick Offers Theory for Rep. David McSweeney’s Delay in Sending Township Abolition Bill to Governor

State Rep. Steve Reick offers the following hypothesis for State Rep. David McSweeney’e delay in sending his House Bill 4617 to Governor Bruce Rauner. The bill would allow voters in any McHenry County township to petition for a referendum to … Continue reading