ClassicalLib17 Wrote:I dread being the first one to tell you this, oh dear city employee, The private sector employees have all lost their jobs and the tax base is shrinking by the day. Your livelyhood depends on a vibrant private sector who pays the taxes that cover your wages and benefits. When we get laid off so do you. Because the upper tier of government workers are more important than you are, even though they are the cause of this economical dilemma, they will circle their wagons and protect their birthright. So, wise up, like some of us have, and join a local 9-12 organization and pitch in to help dig ourselves out of the deep hole that we now find ourselves in. The Economic Director is drawing almost 150K a year. I'm sure you appreciate all that this person has contributed to the betterment of our community these last several years. Why does everybody whine about the dreary situation facing this community and continue to reelect the same dreary people, election after election? All I can tell you is this: The bigger government grows, the more money they need to fund their operation, and we(the private sector employees) will have less money to bring home.

ClassicalLib17 Wrote:You would have to attend a meeting and judge for yourself. You might even find you know some of the members. Let's face the facts, both political parties have been on an extended spending binge that has no end in sight. And I will say, with 100% certainty, no matter what party is in control of congress, if the earmarks and wasteful spending don't stop you will see our members and other chapters engaging in peaceful protest at congressional district offices and townhall meetings wherever necessary. This action will especially apply to the Progressive Republicans out there. Our M O consists of educating our members on the issues and Federal Constitutional limits that our founding fathers crafted more than 220 years ago. Personally, I think our members are the opposite of what you would find at your typical political organization, especially since there are no jobs to hand out to political hacks, relatives, and favorites. We become members because we want to become involved in the political process in a meaningful way. We want our message and votes to count. Our membership consists of people you would come in contact with on a daily basis. Peace, my friend. P.S. Our coffee and sweets are always worth coming out for, and bring a non-perishable food item for the local food pantry. I hope you will consider attending a meeting.

Westleigh Wrote:Sorry Danno, I beg to differ.

The City of Waukegan Public Works have planted & maintained the spring/summer flowers as well as the Winter planter decos for at least the last several years. I am certain of this. They have also maintained Benny Park.

This is a disgrace and a slap in the face of Waukegan workers.