http://mythoughtsideasandramblings.com/2008/02/06/referendum-news/ A day in the life of a busy mom . . . Tue, 14 Feb 2012 10:39:42 +0000 hourly 1 http://mythoughtsideasandramblings.com/2008/02/06/referendum-news/#comment-16246 Lynne Thu, 07 Feb 2008 15:03:54 +0000 http://mythoughtsideasandramblings.com/2008/02/06/referendum-news/#comment-16246 We lived in New Lenox, IL (Will County) for 7 years. In that time, our property taxes almost doubled. It was horrendous. I also worked in the school district which really opened my eyes to the amount of waste that goes on. I recall the summer before my daughter was getting ready to enter Kindergarten, the school district had a referendum on the ballot and stated that if it didn't pass, they would be doubling up the kindergarten classes and cancelling the music program. I hate being threatened, but of course, I voted for the referendum. It's a catch 22. The state of Illinois really needs to step up to the plate and provide more funding to schools. We lived in New Lenox, IL (Will County) for 7 years. In that time, our property taxes almost doubled. It was horrendous. I also worked in the school district which really opened my eyes to the amount of waste that goes on. I recall the summer before my daughter was getting ready to enter Kindergarten, the school district had a referendum on the ballot and stated that if it didn’t pass, they would be doubling up the kindergarten classes and cancelling the music program. I hate being threatened, but of course, I voted for the referendum. It’s a catch 22. The state of Illinois really needs to step up to the plate and provide more funding to schools.

]]> http://mythoughtsideasandramblings.com/2008/02/06/referendum-news/#comment-16236 Money Man Thu, 07 Feb 2008 12:55:11 +0000 http://mythoughtsideasandramblings.com/2008/02/06/referendum-news/#comment-16236 I hate taxes as much as the next guy... but it's really sad when people won't INVEST in the kids... because that's what it is... an investment not an expense I hate taxes as much as the next guy… but it’s really sad when people won’t INVEST in the kids… because that’s what it is… an investment not an expense

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