Civic Federation Blog Archive: September 2010

09.30.10

Civic Federation’s Course Set by Jane Addams

Now over 116 years old, the Civic Federation began as an effort by a diverse group of Chicagoans to reform the city’s political and social landscape through direct engagement. Many of Chicago’s most famous names were involved – William T. Stead, Lyman Judson Gage, Bertha Honore...

09.23.10

Funding Cliffs in Municipal Budgets

The Civic Federation often voices concerns when governments use one-time or nonrecurring revenue sources for ongoing expenses. There are a number of reasons this can be problematic. By definition such revenue sources will not be available in the future so if the government utilizes...

09.15.10

Cost-Cutting Proposals on Tap for MWRD – Part III

Over the past two weeks the Civic Federation blogged here and here about the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District’s reaction to its estimated $24 million budget deficit. Specifically, we outlined Executive Director Richard Lanyon’s proposals to reduce this deficit, in part, by...

09.08.10

Cost-Cutting Proposals on Tap for MWRD – Part II

Last week the Civic Federation blogged about the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District’s reaction to its estimated $24 million budget deficit. Specifically, we outlined Executive Director Richard Lanyon’s proposals to reduce this deficit, in part, by making changes to employee...

09.03.10

RTA Hosts Budget Webinars

To help the public gain a better understanding of its 2011 preliminary budget and funding programs, the Regional Transit Authority is hosting two free “webinars” on September 16 and September 22. The webinars will allow the public to attend the hearings remotely using their home or...

09.01.10

Cost-Cutting Proposals On Tap for MWRD – Part I

  The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District recently announced that it is facing a $24 million budget deficit for FY2011.