

Marvin Charter Amendment's First Reading? Yes. They Have the Votes.
Marvin Mayor clearly has the simple majority needed to pass the Village Charter Amendment at the second reading this month. Surprising...


What Can Residents Do About the Charter Change?
The Answer? The Referendum Petition. The law gives citizens a unique way of forcing a city charter amendment to a vote of the people!...


Will the Charter Change Pass? Citizens Should Prepare
Very little has swayed Mayor Pollino, Vandenberg and Dispenziere to change their minds about anything, once they have decide on a course...


The Public Hearing That Was Anything But A "Hearing" of the "Public"
Editorial: Changing the City Charter, to garner more power and dominate the Village Board?! The latest stunt by our Mayor is stunning on...


Citizens Speak-Out: Council Refuses to Listen
Editorial: At first glance, mundane motions by "one side" , repeatedly voted down by "the other side" -- but what matters (or what should...


Mayor Seeks Additional Power: Will Amend Charter Without A Referendum
The Mayor's majority are proposing an amendment to the City Charter that would let the Mayor vote on all matters, instead of breaking...