During these tough times, Our out of touch Government wants YOU to pay more. Many of YOU as Employees have taken pay cuts, are Working reduced hours or even been laid off.
Here comes Noland with his infinite wisdom saying “Illinois, however, ranks second to last nationally in per capita spending on state services. What’s more, the state of Illinois now faces a $12 billion deficit and while cuts must be made, cuts alone will not balance the budget.”
Has Noland taken a pay cut?
How about our Government Employees, did they get their pay cut and hours reduced? How about layoffs?
I haven’t heard of any State employees being laid off, have you?
LET SENATOR NOLAND KNOW WHAT YOU THINK….. citizens@noland.org
Dear Constituent:
In the next few days the Illinois General Assembly will be voting on a state budget. An aspect of that vote may be whether to increase the income tax in order to continue existing state services.
I have consistently held that the General Assembly must first consider reduced spending before we look to increased taxes. As well, any vote for an income tax increase must be accompanied by property tax relief.
Illinois, however, ranks second to last nationally in per capita spending on state services. What’s more, the state of Illinois now faces a $12 billion deficit and while cuts must be made, cuts alone will not balance the budget.
And so, I am once again asking my constituents to send me their yes/no response to the following two questions:
In order to balance the state budget and to continue current state services..,
Do I have your permission to raise the income tax absent property tax relief?
Do I have your permission to raise the income tax in order to provide for property tax relief?
Please respond ASAP.
With Highest Regards,
Senator Michael Noland
Illinois State — 22nd District
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June 4, 2009 at 12:24 pm
Senator Noland introduces ethics package in General Assembly: Set of bills designed to clean up Illinois elections
Springfield – State Senator Michael Noland (D-Elgin) is working a set of bills through the Illinois senate aimed to help rid Illinois of corruption in Government and politics. The bundle of proposed legislation comes after years of convictions and allegations of corruption by many of Illinois’ elected officials.
“With this set of bills, I am working to change the way we do things in our state. By making our politicians and elected officials accountable for their actions, we are doing what is necessary to change the way business is done in Illinois government and politics,” Senator Noland said.
The various pieces of Senator Noland’s ethics package include:
Campaign Contribution Limits – Senate Bill 1406 would establish campaign contribution limits for the various types of campaign committees in Illinois.
Ban on Public Service Announcements – Senate Bill 1961 would PSA’s that contain the name, picture or voice of an Illinois elected official from being displayed on a billboard or electronic message board.
Recall and Special Election of Statewide Officials – Senator Noland’s proposal allows for the recall of executive branch constitutional officers and election of successor candidates, Senate Joint Resolution Constitutional Amendment 17, would require three-fifths approval of Illinois voters to be adapted to the Illinois Constitution.
Senator Noland is also one of the chief co – sponsors of Senate Bill 1947. The bill would call for publicly financed elections.
“We’re going to create a new business model for doing the people’s business in Illinois,” said Noland.
June 5, 2009 at 1:44 pm
Unrelated, but Informational. Thanks
June 4, 2009 at 12:25 pm
Senator Noland Introduces Bill To Restrict Unethical Billboard Messages
SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Michael Noland (D-Elgin) has passed a bill in the Illinois State Senate that would prohibit elected officials from using billboards and other message boards to build name recognition during campaigns. The bill stems from former Governor Rod Blagojevich placing his name on everything from Tollway Signs to Happy Holiday signs at the Thompson Center.
“While there is a prohibition on elected officials putting there names on buttons, stickers and other promotional materials for state programs, we needed to close this loophole. Technology has advanced and we have many electronic message boards around the state, providing opportunities for officials to get around the prohibition. This would close that loophole and add another layer of protection for the electorate,” Senator Noland said.
This legislation is part of Senator Noland’s ongoing effort to clean up Illinois government. Senator Noland is working with other members of the General Assembly to create solid ethics legislation before the end of the Spring Legislative Session.
“We are continuing negotiations with the Governor’s Commission, along with the House and other groups, to develop a package of laws the citizens of the state can be proud of. By providing a new way of doing business for government in Illinois, we can restore confidence in state government and move forward from the dark days of the past six years,” Senator Noland said.
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June 5, 2009 at 1:46 pm
Unrelated, again informative.
June 4, 2009 at 12:27 pm
Senator Noland Votes For Economic Development Without Tax Increases
Springfield – State Senator Michael Noland (D-Elgin) voted for legislation designed to stabilize key components of the state’s economy, support critical services, improve infrastructure, and create and maintain jobs without tax or fee increases. The legislation provides the State of Illinois an opportunity to receive billions in federal dollars from the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act as well as utilize available dollars for emergency projects.
“We are fortunate enough to be able to use resources we have to secure federal funding for road projects in our district. We are also able to use funds for projects that need immediate attention. By taking action now, we are ensuring when construction season begins, all the groundwork is done and these projects can start, providing jobs for our residents,” Senator Noland said.
The projects receiving funding in the 22nd District under this proposal are:
• Resurfacing on Illinois Route 72 to Interstate 90
• Resurfacing on Shady Oaks Drive to Illinois Route 59
• Resurfacing on Illinois Route 59 to Windsong Drive
• Resurfacing on Randall Road to McLean Boulevard
• Patchwork at locations in both Kane and Cook Counties
These projects are estimated to cost $11,450,000.
The package includes $785 million for high-speed and passenger rail services and brings Illinois in line with the 30 day Medicare Reimbursement Cycle. Currently, service providers wait 90 days for state payment. By getting back to the 30 day payment cycle, Illinois can obtain federal funding for compliance.
Senator Noland and his “Stimulus Team” will continue to track and distribute information and resources for local governments and businesses.
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June 5, 2009 at 2:06 pm
It’s nice! that you’re informing us of Nolands work, but it’s still unrelated to him voting for raising the Income tax in Illinois.
And a question that’s also unrelated.With the need for redevelopment in both East Dundee and Carpentersville in the Route 25 corridor, Why would the resurfacing of Rt. 25 stop at Rt. 72, instead of going all the way to Bolz rd.?
That to Me sound’s like a band-aid approach to repairing this stretch of Road, what gives?
June 5, 2009 at 9:45 am
Oh brother, have you done no research? Get your facts correct. Senator Noland did vote to take a pay cut. He sponsored SB 2090–so go look it up (www.ilga.gov). This bill makes major changes to the Compensation Review Act. SB 2090 also requires all members of the General Assembly to take furlough days.
Also, Senator Noland voted to double the property tax credit from 5% to 10% too. There are a lot of folks in his district living on fixed or limited incomes who will benefit greatly. And since I am doing your work for you, here are some more facts:
Illinois’ State/Local Tax Burden Below National Average:
Estimated at 9.3% of income, Illinois’ state/local tax burden ranks 30th highest nationally, below the national average of 9.7%. Illinois taxpayers pay $4,346 per capita in state and local taxes.
Illinois’ Individual Income Tax System:
Illinois’ personal income tax system consists of a flat 3% rate on federal adjusted gross income. That rate is the lowest among states that levy individual income taxes. Illinois’ 2006 individual income tax collections were $677 per person, which ranked 33rd highest nationally.
http://www.taxfoundation.org/research/topic/26.html
Lastly, Gov Quinn proposed a $1.3 billion cut in spending that will be accomplished by:
1) ordering state employees to take furloughs of 4 days;
2) requiring across the board reductions in grant programs; and
3) making targeted cost-reductions at every state agency. http://sunshinereview.org/index.php/Illinois_state_budget
Senator Noland should be commended for showing true leadership in Springfield. He is working very hard to represent his district’s best interests.
June 8, 2009 at 12:26 pm
Illinois is rated 9th on Sales Taxes, The 7th Highest on Prescription Drugs and 7th as far as Real Estate taxes goes. So all together we’ll stick with your 30th ranking on total Tax burden, but what Noland wants to do along with the rest of the Knuckle heads in Springfield will change that Tax Burden and make it Higher. That’s not Good at all, no matter how you spin it.
Maybe instead We Put all Government Officials and Employees on Social Security, Cut their Pay at least 10%, and require those who are paid hourly to reduce their hours 25% Instead of raising our Taxes.
This is what’s going on in The Business World and the Government could learn by what the private sector is doing.
July 5, 2009 at 6:49 pm
You want to know what’s going on? Well, I’ll level with you. Illinois ranks 39th in per capita spending. 39 out of 50! Not bad for the 5th most populous state in the nation. We also have one of the lowest income tax rates of any state at 3%. The whole issue of flat vs. graduated income tax is a debate I’ll save for another day. We rank at the bottom in terms of number of state employees and, ask any state employee, their annual salary isn’t the impressive.
A majority of our tax burden is felt at the county and local level. Guess what? Around here, Republicans run the show. So much for the “taxing Democrats” argument. I’m ok with Senator Noland voting to raise income taxes. Why? Because it’s offset with tax credits I sure can enjoy!
10% rebate on my income taxes! Not to mention a 15% Earned Income Tax Credit and raising the limit on the education expenditure credit from $500 to $1,000.
I don’t blame Springfield for the problems. Although, I do concede Blago didn’t help decrease the deficit. We don’t have a spending problem…. we do have a revenue problem.
Yes, people are hurting but I blame the Republican controlled Kane County Board for raising taxes and I blame private companies for not acting ethical in the face of lax regulation.
July 6, 2009 at 2:11 pm
How nice! I’m going to raise your income tax, but I’ll give out other tax deductions.
Sounds quite silly, raise taxes, reduce others, hand out more money to the schools, make promises to everyone and not cut programs.
Noland is the ultimate politician, look at me, I’ll raise your taxes and lower your taxes and balance the budget with hardly a cut, too funny.
It’s unfortunate that Pat Quinn has shifted from being a Populist to a politician, faster than a speeding bullet. First he promised for years that he was going to raise income taxes on only those making $250,ooo. Instead of the regressive tax system, he was going to make it progressive. Not anymore.
Noland is going the route of ousted Ruth Munson, be all things to all people. He’s history.
What the Democrats and Republicans need is more people like Jack Franks of McHenry, who actually lives in the real world and not in the Land of Neverland.
Frank
July 17, 2009 at 11:32 am
It may sound silly to you, but to others it makes perfect sense. You cut $2.1 billion in state spending, which Senator Noland voted for (this includes law makers pay), you increase the income tax to make up the additional revenue but at the same time you give the people a break by providing tax credits.
Frank, you’re assuming that the amount raised by an income tax increase is of equal value to the amount given out in tax deductions, thus equaling a zero balance.
You need a constitutional amendment to reform the tax system and make it a progressive tax system rather than the regressive, flat tax, system.
July 17, 2009 at 6:00 pm
Lordcarpenter,
It’s all smoke and mirrors. You give to the left pocket, but steal from the right pocket. Typical political mumbo-jumbo. Hey guys and gals, we’ll take this, but we’ll give you that.
Noland is no fiscal conservative. He wants to give MORE revenue to schools, police and blah, blah and more blah. He and the other politicians want to RAISE taxes on the working class and have the others who suck our taxes, make no sacrifices.
Oh yeah, it’s about the children and the disabled. Meanwhile, he wants to waste our taxes on building a bridge in Kane County for the benefit of McHenry County.
Where can we find another Jack Franks to take over Mike Noland’s seat in the next election. A man who’ll make the true hard decisions to balance our budget!
Bye-bye Noland, we had enough of another politician who speaks from both sides of his mouth!
Frank
July 20, 2009 at 12:12 pm
There really is nothing smoke and mirrors about it. Especially when you look at the bill and see that those tax credits are geared towards the working class.
In regards to your reference to Longmeadow. Senator Noland has never made any statements claiming to be for or against it.
Once again you are making an assumption.
July 20, 2009 at 3:56 pm
Tax credits geared towards the working class, the same ones that would receive an Income tax Hike. What kind of Idiot’s do you think We are?
How is it going to be better for the working class when you give Tax credits on one hand and take those credits out of the other hand with an Income Tax hike?
Richard
July 20, 2009 at 10:43 pm
Lordcarpenter,
Noland is speaking out of both sides of his mouth. The working class will see a rise in their taxes, PERIOD.
Noland is also being quite the politician on the bridge issue too. He responded to my e-mail to the Longmeadow Parkway Bridge with this, ” I haven’t received much e-mails against the bridge.” What does this mean to you? Hmmm.
Noland wants to increase our taxes, which will hurt the working classes, but doesn’t want those who suck up our taxes to make any sacrifices.
Noland the man who’ll cut your taxes and increase your taxes?!?! WOW!
Noland the man who supports building a bridge in Kane County for McHenry County and is against the same bridge?
Where does this man stand and does he blow smoke with a cigarette into a mirror or is it just the hot air coming out of his mouth?
Certainly he took lessons from Ruth Munson, who wanted to be all things to all people.
Frank
July 21, 2009 at 2:44 pm
Putting the word period in all caps doesn’t make it any less of an opinion. What are you really bitter about?
July 21, 2009 at 3:58 pm
Oh my….is that the best defense you can come up with?
Frank