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.
August 17th, 2009 | by Brian Costin | published in Blog, Features, Transparency
We hope the Village changes their minds on transparency. After all, why should they fear an informed citizenry?
July 8th, 2009 | by Brian Costin | published in Blog, Taxes, TIF Property Taxes
Mr. Costin said that for the sake of the people of Schaumburg and the taxpayers, he hopes that none of the Village Board members and trustees will support this project.
July 5th, 2009 | by Brian Costin | published in
Below is a collection of the Schaumburg Freedom Coalition’s media hits since August 2008:
2/7/2010 Fox Chicago News
State Lawmakers Seek to Re-Write Red Light Camera Rules
11/25/2009 ABC-Chicago Nightly News
Schaumburg trustees vote for property taxes
11/17/2009 …
April 10th, 2009 | by Tim Costin | published in Blog, Features, Taxes, TIF Property Taxes
The Village of Schaumburg claims in the Star Line Plan that “A TIF does not increase taxes”. This is utter nonsense.
March 28th, 2009 | by Tim Costin | published in Blog, Corporate Welfare, Features, TIF Property Taxes
If it were not for a Freedom of Information Act request, the Village of Schaumburg would still be hiding the $95,000,000 corporate welfare subsidy.
March 17th, 2009 | by Tim Costin | published in Blog, Features, Taxes, Transportation
For Schaumburg commit to spending over $120 million of our tax dollars to the Star Line area before obtaining Metra’s commitment and sustainable funding for the line is both unwise and unrealistic.
March 8th, 2009 | by Brian Costin | published in Blog, Features, Taxes
Area residents have only one opportunity, a March 24, 2009 Schaumburg Village Hall public hearing, to stop the $120 Million property tax increase proposed by Mayor Al Larson and the Village trustees.
January 15th, 2009 | by Brian Costin | published in
I hope that you will take the time to look over the documents the Village Board and Mayor Al Larson don’t want you to see. Together we can identify waste, prevent corruption, find opportunities for cost savings, and help lower …