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Guest Letter: Residents Should Act to Cut D211 Budget

SFC — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 14:13:53 +0000

The average teacher's salary in District 211 is $93,000 per year - the 3rd highest in the state - yet academically the schools rank 69th. Related posts:

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Village of Schaumburg Mayor, Department Heads “Driving on your Dime”

Brian Costin — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 05:51:00 +0000

Schaumburg's Mayor Al Larson and Village Manager Ken Fritz are paid the 2nd highest monthly car stipend out of 158 governmental agencies in the North, West and Northwest suburbs at $693/month. Related posts:

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Schaumburg’s Costin Slams Cook County Red Light Cameras as Irresponsible

SFC — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 05:17:06 +0000

Cook County should stop treating its citizens as cash machines. The real issue is about government agencies making dubious safety claims and profiting off of red light cameras. Related posts:

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News Alert: Costin Calls Schaumburg’s Budget Increases Reckless

SFC — Sat, 15 May 2010 01:30:05 +0000

Costin has pledged to repeal the property tax and enact laws that would require any future tax hike proposals to be voted on by the citizens of Schaumburg via referendum. Related posts:

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Schaumburg’s Out of Control Spending Continues, Expenditure Caps Needed

Brian Costin — Mon, 10 May 2010 07:31:00 +0000

From 1987-2009 Schaumburg's budget grew 260% faster than population growth + inflation. It is set to grow 20% more from 2009-11. Related posts:

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Schaumburg Mayor’s Office Spends $6,000 Per Year On Candy

Brian Costin — Mon, 10 May 2010 02:00:50 +0000

Why should the taxpayers of Schaumburg be forced to subsidize the promotion of politicians? Obviously, the answer is that it shouldn't. Related posts:

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Schaumburg Rep. Frohlich Votes for Vouchers, Before He Votes Against Them

Brian Costin — Fri, 07 May 2010 04:36:05 +0000

Schaumburg Rep. Frohlich's Support for Vouchers Lasts 7 Fleeting Seconds Related posts:

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Average Schaumburg Firefighter Pension Increased to $2.5 Million Per Employee

Brian Costin — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 15:54:46 +0000

The 25-year "lifetime" value of an average Schaumburg Firefighter pension is worth over $2.5 million. Related posts:

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Guest Letter: Residents Should Act to Cut D211 Budget The average teacher's salary in District 211 is $93,000 per...
Schaumburg’s Out of Control Spending Continues, Expenditure Caps Needed From 1987-2009 Schaumburg's budget grew 260% faster than population growth...

New Schaumburg Firefighter Contract Boosts Average Pay to $91,837

Brian Costin — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 05:34:53 +0000

After the 7.1% pay hike the average annual wage in the Schaumburg Fire Department will be $91,837. Related posts:

Average Schaumburg Firefighter Pension Increased to $2.5 Million Per Employee The 25-year "lifetime" value of an average Schaumburg Firefighter pension...
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Schaumburg’s Costin Slams Cook County Red Light Cameras as Irresponsible Cook County should stop treating its citizens as cash machines....

Photo Shows Schaumburg Mayor Endorsing Indicted Donor He “Never Met”

SFC — Sat, 03 Apr 2010 17:19:33 +0000

This news release is from the Brian Costin for Schaumburg Mayor campaign.

Larson Seen in Cracker Barrel Newsletter Picture Endorsing Indicted Degironemo’s Alpha Communications

SCHAUMBURG - Schaumburg Mayor Larson has repeatedly denied to local media outlets any connection with,…

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Schaumburg’s Brian Costin Wins “Sammie” Government Watchdog Award

SFC — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 19:47:34 +0000

Brian Costin of Schaumburg, Ill., won the $3,000 Watchdog Award for advancing transparency and exposing waste in the village of Schaumburg. Related posts:

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Costin Demands Convention Center Transparency & Campaign Reform “I would not take such campaign donations,” Costin said. “We...

Northwest Suburban Governments Fail Transparency Test, District 54 Gets “A”

Brian Costin — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 07:00:26 +0000

The Illinois Policy Institute has released findings from an audit that reveal a majority of northwest suburban units of government fail to meet basic transparency standards on behalf of the taxpayers. Related posts:

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Guest Letter: Residents Should Act to Cut D211 Budget The average teacher's salary in District 211 is $93,000 per...
Dist. 211 fails to deliver on 2005 promises The superintendent said the debt was structured so that D211...

Costin Demands Convention Center Transparency & Campaign Reform

SFC — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 02:12:53 +0000

“I would not take such campaign donations,” Costin said. “We have a very different code of ethics and there’s a big difference between how he runs the village of Schaumburg and how I’d run it.” Related posts:

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Schaumburg Convention Center Due a Serious Review The time is ripe for a top-to-bottom review of the...
News Alert: Costin Calls Schaumburg’s Budget Increases Reckless Costin has pledged to repeal the property tax and enact...

SFC’s Costin Testifies on Dangerous Red Light Cameras in Springfield

Brian Costin — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 20:34:47 +0000

In a survey of the existing studies on red light cameras, there are at least 9 studies that raise significant concerns about red light cameras. Each of these studies reports that red light cameras increase accidents instead of preventing them. Related posts:

Schaumburg’s Costin Slams Cook County Red Light Cameras as Irresponsible Cook County should stop treating its citizens as cash machines....
Schaumburg’s Brian Costin Wins “Sammie” Government Watchdog Award Brian Costin of Schaumburg, Ill., won the $3,000 Watchdog Award...
News Alert: Costin Calls Schaumburg’s Budget Increases Reckless Costin has pledged to repeal the property tax and enact...

Schaumburg Convention Center Due a Serious Review

Brian Costin — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 17:53:16 +0000

The time is ripe for a top-to-bottom review of the convention center/hotel by a probing Village Board or independent citizen committee. Related posts:

Costin Demands Convention Center Transparency & Campaign Reform “I would not take such campaign donations,” Costin said. “We...
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