Public not allowed
Tuesday, Mar 15, 2005 - Posted by Rich Miller Rockford Register-Star columnist Chuck Sweeny is upset that he and other members of the public are being barred from a meeting of an official regional organization funded with taxpayer dollars. As you read this column, our Rock River Valley leaders are having an important powwow downtown that could affect your future. The group they belong to receives $200,000 a year from Rockford taxpayers. Rockton, Machesney Park and Loves Park also kick in tax dollars. Read the whole thing. It’s about more than public information. The column also provides some keen insights into a proposed Indian casino in Wisconsin, and how the debate has impacted Rockford.
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