Downers Grove 04-16-14

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APRIL 16, 2014

Vol. 6 No. 20

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Commissioner’s income tax resolution fails By Jonathan Samples | staff reporter The Woodridge Village Board decided Thursday to push back a vote on whether to allow video gaming in the village. The board was expected to vote on an ordinance that would have amended the village’s liquor code and allow certain establishments to place up to five video gaming terminals on their property. Trustee Mike Martinez proposed limiting the number of establishments with video gaming terminals until the village could assess their impact at a later date.

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Resolution sought woodridge formal opposition to graduated income tax By Jonathan Samples Staff Reporter

A motion put forward by Downers Grove commissioner David Olsen to pass a resolution opposing a state graduated income David Olsen Downers Grove tax failed Tuesday commissioner evening due to lack of council support. Olsen’s resolution asked the village council to formally state its opposition to a state constitutional amendment under consideration in the Illinois General Assembly that would change the state’s current flat income tax to a graduated model. “I believe that this would have a significant impact on the residents and the businesses >> see commissioner | page 8


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