Maybe there is another reason for State Rep. David MxSweeney’s speaking to the Lincoln Day Dinner in Jasper County last Saturday, but I can’t think of it. … Continue reading
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The following comment from “Cheap Goat” sounds like a legal opinion to meL The “McHenry County Equitable Standards and Government Efficiency Law” is as phony as a three dollar bill. It’s special purpose legislation. And special purpose legislation is expressly … Continue reading
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
At Tuesday night’s McHenry County Board meeting Chairman Jack Franks could not wait his turn before trying to defuse the powder keg that introduction of St. Rep. David McSweeney’s bill to increase his power beyond that of any other county … Continue reading
The major actors in the legislation that would make McHenry County Boar Chairman perhaps the most powerful county chairman in Illinois made major moves yesterday. McHenry County Board Chairman Jack Franks disavowed his lust for power in the following statement … Continue reading
This article was published late Friday. I am putting it back on top because it represents the most audacious grab for virtually absolute power in county government that I can imagine. He could only make himself more powerful by having … Continue reading
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
State Senator Craig Wilcox’ revision of State Rep. David McSweeney’s bill to allow voters to abolish township governments by referendum has been now been posted. You can read Senate Bill 1567 here. … Continue reading
From State Rep. David McSweeney: Rep. David McSweeney@1980reagan Today in Springfield, Democrats led by Governor Pritzker passed legislation that will raise the Illinois minimum wage to $15 per hour. This is going to HURT businesses and workers, not help them! … Continue reading
Thinking through the unintended and/or intended consequences of State Rep. David McSweeney’s bill to provide McHenry County Board Chairman Jack Franks with line item veto power, I’ve come up with come up with another possibility. Remember how Franks wanted to … Continue reading
The Cary Grade School Board already lets the public see proposed teacher contracts before they are passed. The Crystal Lake High District 155 School Board did not. Now State Rep. David McSweeney proposes in House Bill 309 to require internet … Continue reading
Here’s more: Rep. David McSweeney@1980reagan Illinois can’t afford Pritzker’s tax hikes that will kill jobs and hurt working families. That’s why I have introduced legislation that will CUT property tax levies by 10%! Do I have your support in this … Continue reading
In today’s Chicago Tribune, two State Representatives get coverage for legislation they have introduced regarding teachers who sexually abuse those in their class rooms. State Rep David McSweeney made the front page with a description of the bill he and … Continue reading
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
A press release from State Rep. David McSweeney: Rep. David McSweeney Introduces Measure to Reduce All Illinois Property Tax Levies by 10% Springfield, IL – State Rep. David McSweeney (R-Barrington Hills) has introduced legislation to provide Illinois residents with some … Continue reading
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
Look what showed up today from State Rep. David McSweeney: Illinois’ population has continued to decline as families flee from the crippling high taxes. We need to keep residents and jobs in our state, not push them out! Do you … Continue reading
An op-ed piece re-printed with permission of State Rep. David McSweeney: “You can’t be for big government, big taxes, and big bureaucracy and still be for the little guy.” -Ronald Reagan The most recent election night was not kind to … Continue reading
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
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