Jeanne Weber
Jeanne Weber
“Amendment 1 will only make our taxes worse and it will further solidify the pension clause into the constitution so we can't do anything about it. And we will be barred from getting our budget under control.”
5 news outlets say voters should reject Amendment 1
5 news outlets say voters should reject Amendment 1
The Wall Street Journal, Crain’s Chicago Business, Chicago Tribune, Daily Herald and News-Gazette all said voters should say ‘no’ to Amendment 1. They see it as giving government unions power to force higher taxes and weaker laws.
Amendment 1 isn’t about taxes? The public pension crisis begs to differ.
Amendment 1 isn’t about taxes? The public pension crisis begs to differ.
Nothing about property taxes in Amendment 1? There’s nothing about the cost in most of what Illinois politicians pass, but there’s usually a surprise for taxpayers hidden somewhere.
DCFS failures to protect children could get worse under Amendment 1
DCFS failures to protect children could get worse under Amendment 1
Child deaths, contempt of court citations and an employee facing child porn charges beleaguer the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services. Now government unions are pushing Amendment 1, which could void 11 child protection laws.
Crain’s becomes 5th major newspaper to say vote ‘no’ on Amendment 1
Crain’s becomes 5th major newspaper to say vote ‘no’ on Amendment 1
Crain’s Chicago Business’ editorial board is endorsing a ‘no’ vote on Amendment 1. Two Crain’s columnists did so, also, because of the unchecked power it would grant government unions.
Busting 3 myths in the ‘Workers’ Rights Amendment’ ads
Busting 3 myths in the ‘Workers’ Rights Amendment’ ads
Down to the wire, and three myths are still being pushed by 'Workers' Rights Amendment' advocates. Affects all workers? False. Other states do it? False. Won't increase property taxes? False.
132K government workers making $100K-plus cost taxpayers $17B
132K government workers making $100K-plus cost taxpayers $17B
Government workers with six-figure salaries are already common in Illinois. Amendment 1 promises to boost membership in the $100K Club.
3 business groups say voters need to reject Amendment 1 to fix Illinois
3 business groups say voters need to reject Amendment 1 to fix Illinois
The Illinois Manufacturers Association president warned Amendment 1 would tie lawmakers’ hands from pursuing fiscal reform. The Illinois Chamber of Commerce president said it would decrease business investment and the Technology and Manufacturing Association of Illinois is worried about property tax increases.
Small business owner fears Amendment 1 tax hikes
Small business owner fears Amendment 1 tax hikes
Linda Ekendahl hoped buying property for her business would be the best move – until her $30,000 property tax bill came. Another tax hike under Amendment 1 would further damage her business.
Prominent Chicago Democrat comes out against Amendment 1
Prominent Chicago Democrat comes out against Amendment 1
Former Democratic Chicago Ald. Michele Smith said she recommends a ‘no’ vote on Amendment 1. She said the Illinois Constitution doesn’t need another restriction to keep state lawmakers from fixing the state.
Don’t give power over your taxes to some big government union bosses
Don’t give power over your taxes to some big government union bosses
Illinois voters are faced with a change to the Illinois Constitution that would give government union bosses the power to essentially decide how high taxes should go. That’s not how democracy should work.
Kristen Steel
Kristen Steel
"The teachers union already has far too much say and power regarding what goes on in our schools. We've gone so far past the original idea or purpose of a union."
Robyn Murov
Robyn Murov
“We must do our best to vote ‘no’ or vote out any politician or amendment that gets in our way or diminishes those freedoms.”
Jim Byrne
Jim Byrne
“Illinois doesn’t have a revenue problem. Illinois has a spending problem. And Amendment 1 is just going to compound that because they can’t get enough of our money and they’re doing all they can to get more of it.”