Schaumburg Freedom Coalition

Schaumburg Hikes Taxes on Local Businesses, Again!

Brian Costin — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 17:00:38 +0000

Considering the economic recession and the increased taxes the Village of Schaumburg has ALREADY asked local residents and businesses to pay in recent years, is it really a good idea to raise taxes yet again? No related posts.

FOIA With a Birthday: Cook County Assessor & AG Refuse to Follow Laws

Tim Costin — Sun, 19 Jun 2011 14:24:52 +0000

The Assessor’s FOIA department does not respect the letter or spirit of the FOIA law. By far, the Cook County Assessors FOIA office is the most lax, error prone and ineffective FOIA department I have ever dealt with. And due to ineffective action by Attorney General’s office, the Assessor has little to fear. No related posts.

Schaumburg Event: How Capitalism Will Save Us: Job Creation Summit w/Stephen Moore & Marc Levine

Brian Costin — Wed, 18 May 2011 04:42:38 +0000

You are invited to join Wall Street Journal Senior Economic Writer Stephen Moore, Illinois Policy Institute Senior Fellow Marc Levine and other Illinois business leaders for a free job creation summit titled “How Capitalism Will Save Us” Sunday, May …

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Schaumburg Board Rejects Taxpayer Protection Act

Brian Costin — Tue, 17 May 2011 04:49:03 +0000

At the heart of Costin’s plan was a requirement that all new taxes as well as increases above the rate of inflation would require the approval of voters by referendum. Related posts:

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Herald Raises Questions About $340K Schaumburg Dist. 54 Asst. Superintendent Salary

Brian Costin — Thu, 12 May 2011 04:24:34 +0000

By JAKE GRIFFIN : “Schaumburg Twp. Elementary District 54 assistant superintendent earns $340,000” 5/11/2011

It’s the dream of every working stiff to be making more than the boss.

For Schaumburg Township Elementary District 54 Assistant Superintendent Mohsin Dada, …

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Schaumburg By The Numbers

Brian Costin — Sun, 20 Mar 2011 03:48:06 +0000

From the Brian Costin for Schaumburg Mayor campaign.

Over $1 billion in lost economic opportunity due to Village-ownership of Airport since 1995. Mayor Larson prevented a viable tax paying industrial park from locating here destroying a potential 1,600 jobs per …

Schaumburg Hikes Taxes on Local Businesses, Again! Considering the economic recession and the increased taxes the Village...

Andrzejewski to Headline Costin’s “Toast to Reform Schaumburg”

Brian Costin — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 13:14:39 +0000

Transparency champion and 2010 Illinois gubernatorial candidate Adam Andrzejewski will join Schaumburg mayoral challenger Brian Costin on Friday, March 11 at a “Toast to Reform Schaumburg.” The event will raise funds for Costin, who is running in Schaumburg’s April 5 …

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Become a Watchdog: BGA Training w/SFC’s Brian Costin

Brian Costin — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 17:32:04 +0000

The BGA's volunteer Citizen Watchdog Training is a free program that empowers citizens to keep an eye on their government and report about what's going on in their local communities. No related posts.

Schaumburg Taxpayer Protection Act

Brian Costin — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 13:35:07 +0000

As a home rule community the Village of Schaumburg has the power to ask the citizens of Schaumburg to vote on each tax hike proposal through referendum.

Schaumburg’s elected officials have refused to seek the input of the citizens and …

Schaumburg Hikes Taxes on Local Businesses, Again! Considering the economic recession and the increased taxes the Village...

Village of Schaumburg Spending Up 22.8% This Year

Brian Costin — Sun, 06 Feb 2011 03:58:23 +0000

Across all funds Village of Schaumburg expenditures are set to skyrocket from $190.4 million to $233.8M in just one year, a shocking 22.8% in just one year! Related posts:

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Schaumburg Flyers Registration Revoked by State

Brian Costin — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 16:04:21 +0000

Despite recent reports of an imminent sale it looks like the Schaumburg Flyers are in some pretty serious legal trouble. Related posts:

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Schaumburg Flyers Luxury Suite Information Needed

Brian Costin — Mon, 27 Dec 2010 05:52:46 +0000

Please call 630-589-9240 or email bcostin@schaumburgfreedom.com. Anonymity and confidentiality are guaranteed. No related posts.

Northwest Suburban Taxpayers Union to Form

Brian Costin — Wed, 22 Dec 2010 20:25:29 +0000

The Northwest Suburban Taxpayers Union, a 501(c)3 organization in formation, is announcing its first organizational meeting.

Tuesday, December 28, 2010
7:00-8:00 PM

Arlington Heights Village Hall
Buechner Room, First Floor
33 South Arlington Heights Road
Arlington Heights, IL 60005…

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Lou Malnati’s Reimbursed With TIF funds

Brian Costin — Sat, 18 Dec 2010 18:58:46 +0000

Before the vote, Brian Costin, who is running against longtime Village President Al Larson, asked the board to reject the request, saying the business should pay, not taxpayers. Related posts:

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Schaumburg’s Hotel Tax Hurts Hotel Business

Brian Costin — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 06:55:30 +0000

Schaumburg's Hotel tax rate is the highest in the area at 14%, and threatens the long term future of the hotel industry. Related posts:

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