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“Transparency in Government”
Joe Calomino, State Director
Americans for Prosperity – Illinois Chapter
Email: JCalomino@afphq.org
Transparency is a powerful tool to demonstrate to the public that the government is operating in an accountable manner. As federal and state officials proclaim their commitment to openness, the movement for transparency in local government is also gaining momentum. With the Internet, counties have the opportunity to engage the public like never before. Come learn about what’s happening at the federal and state levels and what steps your county can take to implement a true transparency program.
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Understanding Illinois’ New Electronic
Recycling and Reuse Act
Joe Shacter, Environmental Consultant
Western Illinois Regional Council and Illinois EPA
Email: jshacter@gmail.com
Illinois’ new e-waste law, titled the Electronic Recycling & Reuse Act, will task manufacturers, retailers and government agencies to properly manage obsolete electronics while creating standards for proper and safe recycling of said products. At no charge to consumers, the law authorizes the use of a combination of incentives and mandates to reduce an increasing amount of electronic waste — televisions, printers, computer monitors, computers, laptops, printers, fax machines and MP3 players — and their toxic substances, such as lead, cadmium, copper, flame retardants, disposed in Illinois landfills. This session will examine how county governments reduction, such as partnering with retailers to sponsor collections.
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Analysis of the FY 2010 Proposed State Budget
Ralph Martire, Executive Director
Center for Tax and Budget Accountability
Email: rmartire@ctbaonline.org
The failing economy combined with the state's ongoing structural deficit has created an aggregate budget gap of $11.6 billion for Fiscal Years FY 2009 and 2010. As a result, Governor Quinn faced budgetary challenges unlike ever before when preparing his Fiscal Year 2010 State budget proposal. In this session, Mr. Martire will provide an initial assessment of the Governor’s budget proposals and advise on how best to approach the budget deficit and address the state’s fiscal emergency.
View the Powerpoint presentation on Analysis of the FY 2010 Proposed State Budget
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