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Prenzler: School district's $2.4 million tax increase to appear on March ballot
Last week, petitions with more than 1,100 signatures were submitted to the EA-WR district office, in response to its July 12 “backdoor referendum” that gave citizens 30 days to gather 832 signatures to put a $2.4 million bond issue on the March 19, 2024 ballot. -
Prenzler: School district's $2.4 million tax increase is backdoor referendum PTELL seeks to prevent
Chairman Kurt Prenzler is critical of the East Alton-Wood River High School District's $2.4 million backdoor referendum and collected signatures to put the tax increase on the 2024 ballot for voters to decide. -
Madison County Board rejects PTELL referendum for March 2024 ballot
The Madison County Board rejected a referendum seeking to place a controversial Property Tax Extension Limitation Law (PTELL) question on the March 2024 primary ballot. -
Madison County Board to decide if PTELL should appear on 2024 ballot
The Madison County Board is expected to meet this week to discuss the Property Tax Extension Limitation Law (PTELL) and whether to include the measure on the 2024 ballot. -
Madison County Board member pleads guilty to DUI
Madison County Board member Charles “Skip” Schmidt (R-Edwardsville) pleaded guilty to a DUI charge on May 11 in Associate Judge Veronica Armouti’s courtroom. -
Former Madison County Board member pleads guilty to election violations
Former Madison County Board member Gussie Glasper pleaded guilty on Monday to a criminal misdemeanor charge for disregarding the election code during the June 22, 2022, Primary Election. -
Madison County reaches $3 million settlement in suit over inmate's death from opioid withdrawal
The Madison County Board approved a $3 million agreement on behalf of the county to settle a wrongful death suit filed in federal court over the 2020 death of inmate Elissa Lindhorst, who died after suffering from opioid withdrawal. -
Madison County Board approves $143,000 in grants for environmental projects
The Madison County Board unanimously voted to authorize $143,548 in grants for environmental initiatives on March 15, supporting projects for several municipalities, townships and park districts throughout the county. -
Prenzler urges county board to call for Kim Gardner's resignation
In light of recent tragic crimes in the City of St. Louis, I am asking Madison County board members to consider a resolution calling for Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner to resign. -
Madison County Board rejects Holliday's appointment to law enforcement commission
The Madison County Board voted against the recommended appointment of board member Michael “Doc” Holliday (D-Alton) to the Southwestern Illinois Law Enforcement Commission (SILEC). -
Madison County Board to vote on Holliday's appointment to law enforcement commission
The Madison County Board will vote tonight on Chairman Kurt Prenzler’s recommendation to appoint board member Michael “Doc” Holliday (D-Alton) to the Southwestern Illinois Law Enforcement Commission (SILEC). -
Prenzler stresses importance of informed consent on Covid-19 booster
On Tuesday, the Madison County Health Advisory Committee met and discussed the current Covid situation. We can’t predict the future, but one idea is that the shot may be available annually, similar to the flu vaccine. Members of the health advisory committee again stressed the principle of informed consent, and encouraged people to do their research, consult with medical professionals and decide for themselves. -
Madison County board to vote on administrator's proposed raise; Opponents say he should 'lead by example' in light of frozen wages
The Madison County Board will vote Wednesday evening on a resolution to allow merit increases for department heads and to grant Madison County Administrator Dave Tanzyus a 16.7 percent pay raise, bumping his salary up to $140,000. -
Local legislators respond in opposition to weapons ban
Several Republican state legislators joined the Madison County Board in their opposition to the “assault weapons” ban signed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker Tuesday evening during a lame duck session. -
Madison County Board member Bill Meyer remembered for service to District 3
Following the death of Madison County Board member Bill Meyer, 75, several fellow members remembered him for his love and appreciation of District 3 after roughly 18 years of service to his constituents. -
Madison County board votes 16-10 against restoring chairman's powers
The newly elected Madison County Board voted 16-10 against restoring administrative powers to the board chairman. -
Madison County Board selects Mick Madison as new chairperson pro tem
After the newly elected Madison County Board members were sworn in at a reorganizational meeting on Dec. 5, board member Mick Madison (R-Bethalto) was selected to serve as chairperson pro tem. -
Madison County Board passes $181.1 million budget and property tax levy
The Madison County Board on Wednesday approved a $181.1 million budget and a "zero-growth" property tax levy for the sixth straight year, according to an announcement of the board. -
Outgoing MC board member revisits 'email spying' to clarify chairman Prenzler's prior knowledge
Outgoing Madison County board county member Eric Foster of Granite City challenged Chairman Kurt Prenzler one last time before his term ends next month, revisiting one of county government's most contentious issues in recent times. -
Republicans secure 18-8 majority on Madison County Board
Republicans maintained a majority of 18 to eight on the Madison County Board after it was downsized by 10 percent last year.