Will 2010 be a crimewave for Skokie?

Update:

This is my most recent update since my last post. In any regard, several weeks ago I attempted to contest the ticket for more than 2 inches of snow violation to no avail and my illegal towing of my car thereafter being ticket. And yes, my car was legally parked.

Inasmuch, I asked the Village of Skokie clerks how can I inquire further into my towing of my since I already paid over $100.00 for the illegal towing.

The clerks sent me upstairs in Village Hall to talk to a older lady representing herself as an attorney for the Village of Skokie. She, the lawyer for the Village of Skokie unequivocally blamed the Skokie Police and Skokie Fire Department for the towing of my car. Wow! The lawyer for the Village of Skokie blaming the very people serving and protecting the public at large!

What does this all mean? It means expect an extremely dangerous 2010 for ordinary law abiding citizens of Skokie. Meaning the rank and file most have very low morale. Their immediate supervisors or Village Board and the Mayor, hence their job security, is at risk so they cant just complaint out loud or voice their concern. I am very worried.

We should allow a way for the Skokie Police Officers and Skokie Fire Department employees a chance to voice their concerns without any reprisals or fear of losing their jobs?

My only advice is please consider buying an alarm system like ADT or whatever! Start a neighborhood crime watch program like Chicago! If the City Hall or Village Hall of Skokie is corrupt then expect other corrupt or criminally like minded people to come to Skokie to take advantage of this dire situation.
Today’s date is March 18th, 2010. I hope I am wrong

Disclaimer:

"people who cast the votes don't decide an election, the people who count the votes do.” Joseph Stalin quotes (Russian Prime Minister, Communist leader and Political Dictator. Governed from 1929-53. 1879-1953)

To All Skokie Residents:

The ordinary people that work at or for the Village of Skokie are good, honest and hard working people. They have kids just like you and me. Police officers hate issuing tickets more than you hate getting them. They became police officers to be a superhero, fight crime and stop the bad guys. Peace officers put there badge and risk their lives for us. Likewise other employed people like firefighters, teachers and social workers are really hard working, honest and motivated public servants.

Brief Case Study & Exapmle:
The failures in Iraq and Afghanistan are the failures of our elected officials in Congress and the White House. Not our soldiers. The patriotism, bravery and sacrifices of our armed service members are incredible. The US armed services have accomplished everything they were ordered to do and then some more. The officials in Congress and the White House (Both Obama & Bush Administration) have consistently failed to have Iraq’s & Afghanistan’s neighboring nation’s states to replace our US personnel with their respective armed forces. In other words, except for the executive branch, the public servants of the Village of Skokie are innocent. Nevertheless, when our brave women and men return back home, they deserve much better leadership then we presently have. From Capitol Hill to the heartland of America like small municipalities and townships like Skokie.

Enron all over again?
The scathing criticisms here are directed solely, specifically and intentionally at the executive branch of the Village of Skokie. The Mayor, Village Manager and any other officers of the Village of Skokie that make decision and policy makers are responsible for the wellbeing, safety and prosperity of Skokie. I have heard so many complaints by so many peoples. And yes, some employees of the Village of Skokie has said they are concerned but are afraid to say anything for fear of losing their jobs in these terrifying economic times of unemployment.

The Village of Skokie is like a marvelous ship; Full of wonders and treasures with all the many diverse residents bring with them. But if the ship is sinking into economic abyss because it is heading in the wrong direction of nepotism, corruption and bankruptcy then it is time for change. The ship needs a new captain democratically elected by the people for the people.

How to scam Skokie residents?

PICTURE 1: No Parking Sign for tree trimming. Why not for snow removal?

PICTURE 2: Village of Skokie vehicle that got stuck in the snow while issuing parking violations for 2 inches of snow! Surreal! Wow! Couldn’t the Village of Skokie vehicles be better used to place No Parking Signs for Snow Removal?

PICTURE 3: Lin-Mar Towing receipt. Talk about shady practices. Adding on a an additional $50.00 for coming after 5PM! What’s kind of shady business is the Village of Skokie doing?

PICTURE 4: VILLAGE OF SKOKIE ADMINISTARTIVE HEARING APPEARANCE for February 10^th, 2010.

PICTURE 5: Village of Skokie Disposition. Wow! Talk about hand writing analysis of guilt and trying to hide something with the small signature. Also I was told instead of $50.00, I could pay $35.00 because the Village of Skokie waived the late fee? WHAT LATE FEE? I was there at the hearing on time ???

Today I went to the (VILLAGE OF SKOKIE ADMINISTARTIVE HEARING APPEARANCE). A common trick of the trade for some scam artists is to use CAPITAL LETETRS instead of lower case letters in documentation to sound official and hope the BOLD LETTERS INTIMIDATE the victim into paying some fee. Like when lawyers talk with an absurdly loud, strong and heavy tone voiced.

Also charge a higher price like say $50.00 and lower it to $35.00 like some snake oil salesman! So $35.00 is less of a scam than a $50.00 scam!

In any regard, what really got me disturbed today was not even being able to contest the towing of my car for a snow removal violation. I considered it illegal that may car got towed because there were no notices (signs, publications, etc.) about towing cars in violation of snow removal. The VILLAGE OF SKOKIE ADMINISTARTIVE HEARING APPEARANCE refused to even look at or examine my receipt of the towing of my car!

This occurred January 8, 2010. Since my complaints I am told the Village of Skokie has begun posting notices on their website about being towed just recently. Wow how considerate!

What made me very upset today was when I was talking to a neighbor how she has a clearly marked handicapped parking space and forced to move her car for the 2 inch snow removal ordinance? The elderly lady said she has resided in Skokie for over 30 years. And she just wants to move away!

Have Village of Skokie elections occur April 2009; and NOT February and November which is when most, widely accepted and publicly acknowledged elections occur. By having the elections in April 2009 less people will vote because they will be assuming voting will be in February and November. This way you can avoid an open, fair and honest election by the people for the people. The election should be just for you and your friends and no one else.

Ticket as many people as possible. Make the time and hours as broad and confusing as possible. Say from 8 AM to 6 PM. This way you can ticket cars while parents are trying to get their kids ready for school for the 8:45 AM drop off time. Also when the streets may or more often than not may not be cleaned by 6 PM you can ticket the hard working person just returning home tired and in the dark after winter hours. Don’t put notices like street signs, signs on trees or publications. And for extra revenue use a tow truck to tow the cars for even more money.

Do not clean the streets in the first place so it’s made more difficult to find parking! This way their cars will get stuck and are easy prey for ticketing!

My next VILLAGE OF SKOKIE ADMINISTARTIVE HEARING APPEARANCE is scheduled for February 17th, 2010at 9:30 AM. Please feel free to visit the hearing proceedings to judge for yourself.

July the Fourth Voting

“In a time of universal deceit - telling the truth is a revolutionary act.”
George Orwell

July the Fourth Voting!

Allow an entire week for people to vote on the first week of July the forth.

Allowing people to vote on the first week of July the fourth; thus ensure citizens the time to vote that current voting practices do not.

The fourth of July is a day off for so many people; students and workers alike. Often public transportation is free and readily available in so many cities, townships and the like. Friends and neighbors can carpool. The benefits are endless!

The weather is warmer, sunnier and agreeable for the elderly, handicapped and the young; instead of being bone chilling cold, wet and snowy like February or November.

In these challenging, uncertain and difficult economic times so many people are working two or three or more jobs to merely survive. So many people cannot vote on a singe Tuesday because either they’re too tired, or cannot afford the time and energy of transportation that a single day of voting demands while getting off from work.

We should all celebrate the Fourth of July by being able to vote! What greater why to remember and honor the brave women and men who have given their fullest measure.

We the people must now decide the future of our elected officials. Not a selected few. Secret balloting, voting fraud and irregularities! For a fair, accountable and transparent voting for all Americans, we the people now must demand, that elected officials from alderman to mayors from congressmen to presidents be elected on the first week of July the forth!

Case Study - Skokie 2009 April Election:

1. Why did Skokie have an election in April?
2. Was it to have as little turnout as possible?
3. During religious holidays!
4. College Exams!
5. Spring Break
6. Or to confuse Skokie residents who are accustomed to voting in February and November ?

If approximately 68,423 residents (see Green above in charts) live in a township and an elected official won by 1,749 votes (see Orange above in charts) was that a transparent & publicly known election?

If an election was taking place about a year (2009) before regular Cook County voting (2010) was this in the public best interest of being transparent, open & faire elections?

Was the public informed in 2009 of the time & place to vote in multiple languages with various informational brochures like regular Cook County 2010 election season?

Would the public be more or less informed of where, when & how to vote if the Village of Skokie elections had taken place during regular Cook County February 2010 election season instead of April 2009?

References:
census.gov

http://www.cookcountyclerk.com/ 2009

Township Results

Niles Total Votes: 1,749 % Votes 100% 1,749

Niles 13 Total Votes: 41 100% 41

Niles 15 Total Votes: 38 100% 38

Niles 16 Total Votes: 58 100% 58

Niles 17 Total Votes: 47 100% 47

Niles 18 Total Votes: 25 100% 25

Niles 19 Total Votes: 21 100% 21

Niles 20 Total Votes: 36 100% 36

Niles 21 Total Votes: 27 100% 27

Niles 22 Total Votes: 14 100% 14

Niles 23 Total Votes: 16 100% 16

Niles 24 Total Votes: 20 100% 20

Niles 25 Total Votes: 42 100% 42

Niles 26 Total Votes: 20 100% 20

Niles 27 Total Votes: 22 100% 22

Niles 28 Total Votes: 40 100% 40

Niles 29 Total Votes: 22 100% 22

Niles 30 Total Votes: 23 100% 23

Niles 31 Total Votes: 47 100% 47

Niles 32 Total Votes: 52 100% 52

Niles 33 Total Votes: 25 100% 25

Niles 34 Total Votes: 11 100% 11

Niles 36 Total Votes: 23 100% 23

Niles 37 Total Votes: 17 100% 17

Niles 39 Total Votes: 93 100% 93

Niles 40 Total Votes: 19 100% 19

Niles 41 Total Votes: 46 100% 46

Niles 42 Total Votes: 24 100% 24

Niles 43 Total Votes: 17 100% 17

Niles 44 Total Votes: 28 100% 28

Niles 45 Total Votes: 30 100% 30

Niles 46 Total Votes: 38 100% 38

Niles 47 Total Votes: 29 100% 29

Niles 48 Total Votes: 12 100% 12

Niles 49 Total Votes: 28 100% 28

Niles 58 Total Votes: 4 100% 4

Niles 60 Total Votes: 18 100% 18

Niles 61 Total Votes: 35 100% 35

Niles 62 Total Votes: 29 100% 29

What is SkokieRiver.com?

"How did you go bankrupt?" "Two ways. Gradually, then suddenly."
Ernest Hemingway (The Sun Also Rises)

Skokie River, a politically non-partisan local community organization leading the fight against corruption, brings people together in a powerful coalition to end the devastating impact of corruption on men, women and children living in Skokie. Skokie River’s mission is to create change towards a Skokie free of corruption through transparency, accountability & open discussion.

Skokie River challenges the inevitability of corruption, and offers hope to its victims. Skokie River is just beginning to play a lead role in improving the lives of Skokie residents by building momentum for the anti-corruption movement. Skokie River raises awareness and diminishes apathy and tolerance of corruption, and devises and implements practical actions to address it.

Skokie River endeavors to attain the skills, tools, experience, expertise and broad community participation to fight corruption one neighborhood at a time, as well as through local and regional initiatives. Skokie River is a free online public forum for all concerned Skokie citizens! Any person in Skokie may participate. Please excuse any last minute misspellings & improper grammar.

Will the Village of Skokie become bankrupt?

Can the Village of Skokie become another Enron? Most people would assume that’s impossible. Well, think again. Westfall Township in Pennsylvania is a perfect example. Ernest Hemingway wrote once "How did you go bankrupt?" -"Two ways. Gradually, then suddenly."

Westfall Township Files for Bankruptcy
April, 15 2009 WNEP-TV Channel 16
http://www.wnep.com/news/countybycounty/wnep-westfall-township-files-for-bankruptcy,0,4660471.story

excerpt: http://pikecountypress.com/wordpress/tag/westfall/

“Now, we’re going to be paying it strictly through property taxes,”

“But please, don’t touch my income. I just can’t afford to pay any more.”

Though it is not common for a government entity to declare bankruptcy, it is not unprecedented. Orange County, Calif., declared bankruptcy in 1994 after losing $1.7 billion in taxpayer money on risky Wall Street investments. Nevertheless, at the very least serious reviews should be made into preventing such costly damages to Skokie residents.

Once again that is why full, open & accessible transparency of Village of Skokie is so important. Public information should be easily accessible via online with a few mouse clicks. When I first moved to Skokie from Chicago in 2005 I told my friend and landord to buy gold. She said she would think about it. Many years later she recollocts how I told her that bit of small advice. My assumption being gold would be a superior arbitrage differential between inflation and "perhaps" deflation. In any regards, since she's a home owner I would leave her with this small humble advice:

Skokie + 10 years = Enron.

All Skokie citizenry should expect, demand & require only the highest caliber of patriotism, work ethic dedication & moral commitment openly expressed through ones day to day convictions that reflect ones actions. In other words, public service is a 24 hours a day & 7 days a week job requiring no less. Don't talk the talk but walk the walk.

Having the streets & parks become littered with garbage is very symbolic. Especially in these dire, precarious & unpredictable economic times. Honestly through transparency. Like the 1990's saying goes "it's the economy stupid".

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Additional information:

Debtor Name: Westfall Township
Year Filed: 2009
Jurisdiction: United States Bankruptcy Court / Middle District of Pennsylvania
Asset Size: Less than 10,000,000
Case Number: 09-02736
Industry: Government

Education

The kids in Skokie are just brilliant! The students constant improvising, updating and all the hard work Skokie’s school districts students do are amazing. From starting the the use of Google Apps, Dropal & more at Niles North to all Video productions from Niles Wets is just astounding! At times, the teacher becomes the student and the student the teacher. There is always something now and then we can learn from our children if their given a chance.