Carl Segvich vs John Daley for Cook County Commissioner: Will Conservative Landslide Lift All Boats?

RFFM.org ^ | September 26, 2010 | Carl Segvich

[Daniel T. Zanoza]

NOTE from RFFM.org's Executive Director: RFFM.org is a pro-family website/blog whose primary goal is to share information about social, cultural and political issues which conservative Americans care about. Many experts believe the 2010 midterm election will sweep true conservatives into office like never before. The race between Carl Segvich and John Daley (Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley's brother) will certainly be an interesting one to follow. -- Dan Zanoza

"My friends and fellow residents of Cook County, we need your help between now and November 2nd," said Carl Segvich. "In order to take this fight to our opponent, we need volunteers to cover churches and to walk precincts. Please help us if you are serious about wanting to stop taxpayer-funded abortions at Cook County Hospital. Be sure you are registered to vote on November 2nd."

Carl Segvich's Views On The Issues

Platform of Carl Segvich, Candidate for Cook County Commissioner for the 11th District

IMMEDIATE PRIORITIES TO RESTORE EMPLOYMENT IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS

Forensic Audit of all Cook County Finances

A forensic audit will provide a comprehensive study of where taxpayer funds are being spent vs. the actual budget. This will identify opportunities for reducing unnecessary expenditures.

Cut Waste, Fraud & Abuse

There are 10 Cook County government officials, independently elected, with large budgets and little accountability: Assessor, 3 Commissioners for Board of Review, County Clerk, Clerk of the Circuit Court, Recorder of Deeds, Sheriff, State’s Attorney, and Treasurer. In this time when bloated government budgets are draining our wallets, what is needed is efficient government. This means eliminating unnecessary programs and related expenses.

County government must live within its means. Public debt must only be incurred when absolutely necessary. I will implore the other 16 commissioners to join me in purposeful scrutiny before considering any further bond issues, and to call into account all contracts and large expenditures. We must stop growing government at the expense of the taxpayers. The citizens of Cook County demand accountability and more efficient government.

CUT TAXES TO HELP FAMILIES Property taxes

Our property values are decreasing while our government is assessing them at a higher value and taxing us at a higher rate. Property taxes must be properly synchronized to property values, so as not to overtax property owners.

We also have to make sure that property is fairly assessed in the first place. Fair taxes begin with a fair assessment.

All 102 counties in Illinois, except Cook, are assessed at a uniform rate of 33.3%. In Cook County, vacant lots, commercial property and industrial property are assessed at different rates. That is a glaring example of the complexity which adds to our tax bills. This is only one example which complicates the process of calculating property tax bills. Other examples are equalizer and multiplier calculations. Taken together, all of these complexities make for tax bills which are difficult to understand. We must rectify this problem by simplifying the calculation methodology.

Sales Tax

Sales taxes in Cook County are the highest in the nation. These high taxes drive businesses out of the county. Fewer businesses within Cook County automatically translates into decreased jobs. Accordingly sales taxes in general must be significantly lowered in order to attract both businesses and customers. This will restore a job-friendly business climate. Let’s put Cook County back to work.

STOP WASTEFUL SPENDING Red Light Cameras – STOP the Harassment of Motorists

Throughout Cook County, residents and visitors alike are continuously harassed by a red camera system which intimidates drivers. Cook County reportedly has reduced the duration of the yellow light in order to collect more revenue. This also results in more rear-end collisions and subsequent injuries. The red light camera system in Cook County must be dismantled. Cook County needs to curb its wasteful spending so motorists aren’t harassed by government contrived techniques for extracting money just so the county’s bills can be paid.

STOP the Tax-payer funded abortions at Cook County Hospital

Taxpayers are already over-burdened with higher taxes and this is an excellent example of an opportunity to save millions every year in the Cook County Hospital budget. Polls show that regardless of opinions on abortion, most Americans do not want to spend tax dollars to fund abortion.

For more information on the Segvich campaign, contact info, etc. go to: www.segvich.com

[WesternPacific]

I knew John Daley's Golf game has been spiraling down the tubes, but for him to become a politician, well that is really hitting bottom.

Pray for John.