May 16th, 2011 | by Brian Costin | published in Blog, Features, Taxes
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.
May 11th, 2011 | by Brian Costin | published in Blog, Education, Features
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, …
February 9th, 2011 | by Brian Costin | published in Blog, Features
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 …
February 5th, 2011 | by Brian Costin | published in Blog, Features, Taxes
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!
January 21st, 2011 | by Brian Costin | published in Blog, Corporate Welfare, Features
Despite recent reports of an imminent sale it looks like the Schaumburg Flyers are in some pretty serious legal trouble.
December 26th, 2010 | by Brian Costin | published in Blog, Schaumburg Politics
Please call 630-589-9240 or email bcostin@schaumburgfreedom.com. Anonymity and confidentiality are guaranteed.
November 29th, 2010 | by Brian Costin | published in Blog, Features, Taxes
Schaumburg’s Hotel tax rate is the highest in the area at 14%, and threatens the long term future of the hotel industry.
November 24th, 2010 | by Brian Costin | published in Blog, Corporate Welfare, Features
Why have Village officials looked the other way for the last 9 years, and perhaps longer, while the Schaumburg Flyers repeatedly defaulted on their obligations to the taxpayers?
November 16th, 2010 | by Brian Costin | published in Blog, Features
All 5 of the Trustees who said no to property taxes in 2004, have now voted in favor of the largest property tax increase in the history of Schaumburg.
October 28th, 2010 | by Brian Costin | published in Blog, Features, Schaumburg Politics
The company awarded multiple lobbying contracts by the Village of Schaumburg board & Mayor Larson made a direct donation to Larson’s campaign fund. A clear conflict of interest.
October 26th, 2010 | by Brian Costin | published in Blog, Corporate Welfare, Features, Transportation
Bad government policy in Schaumburg has destroyed 1,600 local jobs and over $150 million in downstream economic activity in the local economy every year.
September 30th, 2010 | by Brian Costin | published in Blog, Features, Taxes
It’s time to privatize & sell the Schaumburg Trolley. To provide a business friendly environment and promote economic development in Schaumburg the best policies to pursue are to limit unnecessary government spending & lower taxes.
September 21st, 2010 | by Brian Costin | published in Blog, Features, Schaumburg Politics
The Village of Schaumburg elections for Mayor, Trustee (3 positions), and Village Clerk is coming up soon. November is the deadline for candidates to submit their petitions for office.
August 27th, 2010 | by Brian Costin | published in Blog
Collection of moments from the Illinois Turnaround Tour visit to Schaumburg, IL, which took place on August 24, 2010.
August 22nd, 2010 | by Brian Costin | published in Blog, Corporate Welfare
13 alarming facts about the Schaumburg Flyers and the Village of Schaumburg’s relationship revealed in an audit performed by the Schaumburg Freedom Coalition.