Culture of Corruption in Cook County Government
The Chicago Tribune released this video regarding the Better Government Association’s Anti-Corruption Report. The report lists the nearly 150 people who have been convicted of corruption, what they did and how they did it.
The serious crimes include bribery, ghost payrolling and a myriad of other scams. This corruption has cost taxpayers billions of dollars, and has cost the county government a loss of public trust.
In this election year, now is the time to get involved and fight for reform!
Moreno, along with Cicero Mayor and Melrose Park mayor endorse our opponent, Jeff Tobolski
Crain’s Greg Hinz blogs about a campaign donation received by Joseph Mario Moreno. The $25,000 donation was given on January 27 by the Mexican American Political Action Committee (MAPAC). MAPAC held a fundraiser for Moreno on January 6, receiving a $25,000 contribution from SAV-RxInc., who holds a three-year contract worth up to $30,680,000 to fill drug prescriptions by mail for patients in the county’s health care system.
Read Hinz’s complete article on ChicagoBusiness.com, and also know that Moreno just happens to support our opponent in the November election.
Stroger Sales Tax Increase repeal deferred
16th District Commissioner Tony Peraica attempted to present at the Jan 12th Cook County board meeting an ordiance to repeal the second half of the Stroger Sales Tax Increase. He was forced to defer it because not one other Commissioner had the courage to second the motion.
John Daley personally told Commissioners not to second the motion beforehand.
Tony Peraica endorses Kerry Dodero-Beswick for Proviso Township Republican Committeeman
Dear Fellow Republican,
For the last 8 years, I have had the honor and privilege of serving as the Committeeman for the Republican Organization of Lyons Township (ROLT). During this time, I have concentrated my efforts on rebuilding the Republican Party because I believe that Cook County has been a one-party system for too long. We need a two-party system in Cook County. I am proud of the work done by ROLT, which is one of the few Republican organizations which conducts monthly meetings with featured speakers, hosts endorsement sessions and features multiple Republican events throughout the year.
Kerry Dodero-Beswick and Tony Peraica
We have made great strides in Lyons Township, but there is much more that need to be done to rebuild the Republican Party throughout Cook County. That is why I am endorsing Kerry Dodero-Beswick for Proviso Township Republican Committeeman. The current occupant of this position is controlled by Democrats in Proviso Township and endorsed Todd Stroger for Cook County Board President in 2006. The Proviso GOP is currently in desperate need of revitalization, and I believe that Kerry Dodero-Beswick is the right candidate for the job. If elected, Kerry will be the first woman Proviso Township Republican committeeman, and she will work tirelessly to rebuild the Republican Party and support true Republican candidates for office in Proviso Township.
On February 2nd, send a message to the corrupt Democratic machine in Cook County. Please vote for Tony Peraica and Kerry Dodero-Beswick.
Yours truly,
Tony Peraica
Thank you everyone!
Filed under: Reform, Taxes, Todd Stroger, fightback
Thanks must go out to all the county residents and taxpayers who helped our Fight to Rollback the Stroger Sales Tax Increase by calling or writing letters to the other Commissioners so they would change their minds and support Tony’s Roll Back ordinance.
But there is still much to be done to Reform Cook County Government…
Tony’s Plans for the Future!
- Repeal the other half of the Stroger Sales Tax Increase
- Require a Super-majority for all future county tax and fee increases
- Place a referendum on the ballot for November 2010 to let the people of Cook County decide if they want to remain a “Home Rule” county - which allows elected officials to raise taxes without voter approval. Tony believes that Cook County should NOT be Home Rule and that it was unfair that the people of Cook County never had an opportunity to vote on the issue.
Join Us at the Rally for Reform
Mike Manzo & Tony Peraica
Hosted by:
Cook County Commissioner Tony Peraica
State Representative-41st District Candidate Mike Manzo
FEATURED SPEAKERS: REPUBLICAN U.S. SENATE & GUBERNATORIAL CANDIDATES
Where: Pescatore Palace
3400 River Road, Franklin Park
When: Friday, January 15, 2010
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
RSVP: 773-735-1700 or receptionist@peraica.com
OPEN BAR, FOOD & ENTERTAINMENT
Individual: $100
Sponsorships:
Gold: $5,000
Silver: $2,500
Bronze: $1,000
Why is this Rally for Reform important? Read a letter from Tony.
I Voted to Support Tax Rollback — Sims Enables Stroger
Filed under: Reform, Spending, Taxes, Todd Stroger
by Tony Peraica
I — along with 12 other commissioners — voted today to override Todd Stroger’s veto of the sales tax rollback we passed this summer.
Unfortunately, Commissioner Sims flipped (she supported the rollback in July) and voted today to provide the enabling vote in support of Todd’s override.
She betrayed her fellow commissioners — and the Cook County taxpayers.
Click here to read the official statement we released today.
Chicagoist has a great story here (which highlights my criticism of the vote).
Click here to watch ABC 7 Chicago news story that aired regarding the vote.
Part 4 of My Interview with Chicago News Bench
Filed under: Mayor Daley, Reform, Spending, Taxes, Todd Stroger
Following is Part Four of the series of interviews I completed with Chicago News Bench. In this video, we discuss Cook County corruption, Tony Rezko, Mayor Daley, and the county’s oppressive sales tax. Please watch this interview here:
News of Note from the Past Week
It’s been a busy news week here in Cook County. Here is a collection of stories from the past week — many of which will make your blood boil:
- Workers give to Stroger’s campaign, get big raises (Sun-Times)
- Stroger Announces New County CFO (Polish News)
- Cook County Forest Preserve Budget Vs. Executive Raises (Examiner)
- Stroger Isn’t Qualified for His Position (Steve Rhodes blogging at NBCChicago.com)
- Report: County Staffers Got Raises for Campaigning (CBS 2 Chicago)
And, if you missed it, we invite you to view the most recent edition of “Cook County Perspectives” in which Commissioner Peraica interviews Rep. John Fritchey (Part 1 is below)…
Cook County Perspectives: My Discussion with Yesse Yehudah (Part I)
Here is Part I of my discussion with Yesse Yehudah, CEO of F.O.R.U.M:
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