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Tuesday, March 19, 2024

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Prenzler urges Madison County residents to be aware of tax levy in property assessments

By The Madison County Record |
Last week, property owners received postcards from the Madison County Board of Review with news of township multipliers that are increasing their assessed valuation. Keep your eye on the levy. Your property tax bill is the result of the levies from various taxing districts.

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The smell of Spring and primaries

By The Madison County Record |
If you haven’t received any political mailers yet, you will soon. Between the mudslinging and the promises, voters can be forgiven for throwing their hands up in frustration. But this is an important election - especially for Republicans - and I hope that voters can find at least a little care still within themselves to vote.

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Hulme supports Stephen Adler for Circuit Clerk, says opponent McRae attempts to trick voters

By The Madison County Record |
This kind of trickery and nepotism is what the old Madison County Democrat Party was known for and nepotism should not be rewarded by the voters.

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Prenzler addresses Edwardsville High School's proposed "all gender" bathrooms

By The Madison County Record |
Parents of young people in Edwardsville District 7 should be aware of plans to remove two traditional “single sex” bathrooms at Edwardsville High School – to be replaced with one “all gender” bathroom – to be used by both boys and girls – with 22 toilets, but no urinals.

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South Roxana Village Administrator responds to 'deceptive measures' by group calling for mayor to step down

By The Madison County Record |
The ongoing debate revolves around the distinction between free speech and harassment or intimidation. While one party's expression is often defended as a fundamental right, opposing viewpoints challenging their statements can sometimes be labeled as harassment. In my perspective, individuals should indeed have the freedom to express their preferences and support their chosen candidates. However, when these expressions escalate into making defamatory or libelous remarks, they undermine the very protections they seek to uphold.

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Dorman: Slusser offers 'empty promises' and 'flashy slogans' in chairman campaign

By The Madison County Circuit Court |
Madison County needs a leader with unimpeachable integrity, a track record of ethical conduct, and a genuine commitment to collaboration. Unfortunately, Chris Slusser falls short on all these fronts.

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Prenzler notifies public on 'informed consent' for newest Covid booster

By The Madison County Record |
The consensus of the Madison County Health Advisory Committee members is that citizens should exercise their right of "informed consent."

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Group of South Roxana residents call for mayor to step down

By The Madison County Record |
It’s no secret that the Village of South Roxana has a history of trust issues between the citizens and Village administration. The lack of transparency, open and effective communication and defensive posturing when approached by citizens have eyes opening and focusing in on the current administration.

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Prenzler urges Granite City school board, superintendent to put $20 million bond on ballot

By The Madison County Record |
Two months ago, Granite City District 9 passed a “backdoor referendum” to issue $20 million of “working cash” bonds and on Nov. 22 put a public notice in the Belleville News-Democrat. I believe the “right thing” for District 9 to do is to put this $20 million bond issue on the ballot for the people to decide.

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Madison County Chairman candidate Slusser: Prenzler ignoring roadway trash leading to landfill

By The Madison County Record |
Every day, I drive to work between Wood River and Edwardsville on Highway143, and as I pass 255, I begin to see all of the trash along the roadway. This continues on, all the way until Bender Hill Road, which leads back to the landfill. Sadly, our County Board Chairman has decided to place his own political interests ahead of actually solving this problem.

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Prenzler addresses Granite City School District taxpayers over $20 million in bonds

By The Madison County Record |
This letter is to the taxpayers of Granite City District 9, who probably didn't know that the district – on Nov. 22 – published a notice in the Belleville News-Democrat that the district intends to issue $20 million of “working cash” bonds.

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A holiday message from Illinois State Senator Erica Harriss

By The Madison County Record |
As we head into the final week of this year, I want to sincerely thank you for allowing me to serve as your State Senator for the 56th District. Nearly 12 months ago, I took an oath of office to represent our community and this experience has been an incredible honor.

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Prenzler: PTELL would have prevented tax levy increases greater than 5%

By The Madison County Record |
The Illinois Truth in Taxation law requires that a notice be published in a newspaper and a public hearing must be held, if the proposed aggregate tax levy is more than 5 percent greater than the previous year's tax extension.

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The game of politics: Home field advantages and a biased media

By The Madison County Record |
There is no bigger game than the upcoming 2024 election. We’ve all got to put our game faces on, pull our chin straps tight, and give it our best shots!

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Tribal loyalty should not determine your vote in 2024

By Madison County Record |
Although I have lived in the Metro East for twenty-five plus years, my heart will remain with my hometown of Pittsburgh and, as such, I will always remain a die-hard Steelers fan. They may never return to the glory days of the Steel Curtain but they might and that hope is what I hold onto. I am no fair weather fan either - I wear the black and gold with pride throughout the season.

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Prenzler urges Prizker to inform public on migrant crisis

By Heather Isringhausen Gvillo |
Madison County Chairman Kurt Prenzler sent a letter to Gov. J.B. Pritzker regarding the migrant crisis

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We must put evidence above ourselves

By The Madison County Record |
Who do you trust? I’m not thinking of political leaders. I’m referring to people. Whether they go to church is as irrelevant as their political party. What matters is whether they put their beliefs above evidence. Do they put Tribe above Truth? If they are unwilling to look at evidence, then the answer is beware. We all choose what we believe. But if we’re unwilling to put evidence above ourselves, we can’t even trust ourselves. We’re all tempted to do it. You know who I am talking about because we are related to them. They are our friends and neighbors. They are nice people.

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Prenzler: Temporary employee labor bill threatens economic development

By The Madison County Record |
HB 2862 threatens to undo decades of economic development in Madison County by amending the Day and Temporary Labor Services Act.