May 10th, 2010 | by Brian Costin | published in Blog, Features, Taxes
From 1987-2009 Schaumburg’s budget grew 260% faster than population growth + inflation. It is set to grow 20% more from 2009-11.
May 9th, 2010 | by Brian Costin | published in Blog, Features
Why should the taxpayers of Schaumburg be forced to subsidize the promotion of politicians? Obviously, the answer is that it shouldn’t.
April 9th, 2010 | by Brian Costin | published in Blog, Press Releases, Schaumburg Politics
A group of taxpaying citizens dissatisfied with government spending and expansion are planning a Taxed Enough Already (TEA) rally to be held on April 15th in Palatine, Illinois.
April 3rd, 2010 | by SFC | published in Blog, Features, Schaumburg Politics
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, …
March 30th, 2010 | by SFC | published in Blog, Features
Brian Costin of Schaumburg, Ill., won the $3,000 Watchdog Award for advancing transparency and exposing waste in the village of Schaumburg.
March 28th, 2010 | by SFC | published in Blog, Corporate Welfare, Features, Transparency
“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.”
March 6th, 2010 | by Brian Costin | published in Blog, Features, Public Safety
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.
January 12th, 2010 | by Brian Costin | published in Blog, Features
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Sunday’s Daily Herald cover story broke the news about …
November 21st, 2009 | by Brian Costin | published in Blog, Features, Taxes
The citizens of Schaumburg should have the power to approve or reject this property tax proposal at the ballot box.
November 21st, 2009 | by Brian Costin | published in
The Village of Schaumburg has passed 17 major tax hikes since Al Larson became Mayor in 1987. Over that same time period Village expenditures have exploded from under $25 million to over $200 million. Even after adjusting for inflation and …
November 18th, 2009 | by Brian Costin | published in Blog, Features, Taxes
Mayor Larson is addicted to Tax & Spend Big Government. It really is time for a change of leadership at the top.
October 27th, 2009 | by Brian Costin | published in Blog, Features, Taxes
Over 1,250 signatures to roll back Schaumburg’s home rule sales taxes, including over 600 from Schaumburg residents, have been collected by the Schaumburg Freedom Coalition.
September 21st, 2009 | by Brian Costin | published in Blog, Features, Public Safety
Brian Costin of the Schaumburg Freedom Coalition will be speaking at a rally against red light cameras and sharing the story of how the Schaumburg Freedom Coalition was able to help defeat the most profitable safety program in existence.
September 2nd, 2009 | by Brian Costin | published in Blog, Features, Taxes
A Schaumburg Freedom Coalition investigation has revealed that the Village transferred nearly $1.8 million from the General Fund to the Airport Fund from 2006 – 2008.