Monday, September 30, 2013

Boone voters might have a say on $12M for Irene Road I-90 exit - Rockford, IL - Rockford Register Star

This seems highly unlikely to me.  The closest scheduled election is the March primary and much of the decision regarding tollway exits must be done soon.—BILL PYSSON

That’s why Ward is pushing for an advisory referendum. Before the city and county commit to spending millions on this project, she said, leaders should make sure their constituents are willing to do whatever it takes to foot the bill.

“It’s time that we really go back and ask the people what they think. It’s time that we start listening to the majority of the people rather than a handful.”

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