Rockford-area leaders: State cuts threaten loss of jobs, ‘critical services’ – Rockford Register Star

Reductions in revenue could force Rockford and other cities across the state and region to consider cuts to core services like policing and snow removal. It could also force them to consider implementing a property tax increase, Mayor Tom McNamara said.
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The Truth Hurts
3 years ago

After the courts there won’t be enough money for snow removal. I guess that’s one way to get people to support tax increases.

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