Homer Township Republicans Homer-Gop.com “We will fix where we live”
*Rebate $1,000,000 in the Open Space Fund to the Taxpayer
*Open bids for all Contracts and comparison pricing for all Items over $50.
*Cut tax Dollars not just rates *Properly maintain Township Property * Respect the citizens
Balich said township leadership isn’t providing the services that residents expect and isn’t transparent. He said his slate is a solid mix of area volunteers, professionals and tradesmen.
His slate proposes to videotape and post the meetings to the township website, shop around for purchases that cost more than $50 and seek bids on all contracts no matter how small. Balich said he is also in favor of term limits for the township board, seeking out cost-cutting opportunities and rebating unused funds to the tax payers.
He said his experience provides him with a unique perspective, and his county board work will complement his duties as township supervisor.
Balich said he has questions about the event or community center residents approved in the fall. The township board has said it will seek grants to cover construction costs and could charge a nominal fee for individuals or organizations that use it.
Balich said he is against such a center competing with banquet halls and restaurants that are struggling now. He said he is concerned that future boards could also raise taxes to maintain the event center.
“Our board wouldn’t want to do any tax increase,” Balich said.
Trustee candidate Rob Rivera said he wants to find ways to cut costs and consolidate services so that taxpayers in Homer Glen, Lockport and New Lenox aren’t paying for duplicate services.
Rivera said he has loved watching more parks being developed over the years, but would also like to see increased services and opportunities for senior citizens. Rivera, whose parents recently moved in with him, said he feels neighboring communities have more to offer their seniors.
Angela Adolf also said she wants to raise the level of township services and said she brings common sense leadership.
Trustee candidate Mike Bonomo said he feels his work experience in sales and listening to peoples’ concerns would benefit the township board.
“An elected official’s job is to perform the same task — listen to your constituents and resolve their issues,” Bonomo said.
From an Article written by Michelle Mullins Daily Southtown
