Policy

From time to time the BGA will circle back to previous investigations to see if, and how, government responded. The findings in this first “Rewind” column are mixed.

Governor Quinn recently called for a ban on “conflict of interest voting.” This, unfortunately, is just another well-intentioned baby step.

Governor Quinn recently called for a ban on “conflict of interest voting.” This, unfortunately, is just another well-intentioned baby step.

The City Council should pursue the Privatization and Accountability Ordinance before considering privatizing Midway Airport or other assets.

County treasurer helps property owners understand how they’re getting burned by government bloat and soaring taxes.

County treasurer helps property owners understand how they’re getting burned by government bloat and soaring taxes.

Having information about potential conflicts of interest held by public officials is vital to ensuring our government is accountable to taxpayers—not to private or personal interests.

Illinois is home to more than 300 separate taxpayer supported boards and commissions, many of them costly and of dubious value. It’s a poster child for government excess — watchers watching watchers — that should have been streamlined years ago.