Chicago Heights look for cheaper electric for me. OF COURSE NOT!!!!

How about Chicago Heights correct the water prices and BILLING before they go out searching for new ways to provide other utility services for the residents of Chicago Heights.

They cannot supply the natural resource of water without gouging the average citizen. The water and sewer has no logic.

Yet T.J. Somer finds the city capable of negotiating pricing for electric.

I could care less how many times he reiterated it is "a good thing" , when this city can find the compassion or resources ( which ever it maybe that they are lacking) to protect its citizens with NEEDED speed bump, and when this city can find ways to reduce fee and taxes on the water bill, THEN this City will have the credibility of negotiating price for electricity.

until then I cannot wait to VOTE NO!

Please be aware that no one "negotiates" for free. There will be another fee added to pay for these "negotiations". I have had it with Chcago Heights and their fees.

I agree with TJ. This is a good idea, and I hope that the people of Chicago Heights do the right thing.

Joke just like everything this Mayor does,or should I say TJ. I forgot who is the Mayor?Maybe Dave should adress these questions and not TJ stick to law issues.

Chris,

Chicago Heights government is not that altruistic. Why would they get involved with something like this? The city's concern for the welfare of it citizen should first start with crime, how low the value of out housing market has fallen, of course the water billing and customers service, and regardless if it belongs to another elected body..our FAILING SCHOOL DISTRICT.

This is and will be about something more far-reaching than the price of electricity (which will only be a savings of pennies)

They have much greater concerns than my water bill that they are neglecting.

Im so furious about my water bill, that last line should have read

"they have much greater concerns (than my electric bill) that they are neglecting. "

if you have a concern with your water bill, call the City and don't post things here and whine like a little girl on something that has nothing to do with resident water complaints!

Oh yes that makes sense! Why didn't I think of that?

Probably because I work for a living. I Detest public aid.

In addition, I have attempted to get an understanding of the water bill and they could not explain it.

But I do appreciate you trying to discredit,,,,,, KEEP TRYING!

Dark Knight, I suppose that you happily pay the added $50.00 per month that the Heights govenment has so kindly added to your bill every month? I personaly don't agree with Mr Wiggins on a lot of things, but he's is correct in assuming that the city has it's best interests in view, not ours. Christopher, how long do you think it will take to change the opt out portion of this joke to manditory?

Our officials and politicians change views and party affiliations more often than they Change underwear and socks. The largest red flag for me is the mere fact that Winston Wolf thinks it's a good idea.

By the way, one more small point. WE HAVE ALREADY VOTED IT DOWN . GET THE PICTURE?

I agree that the City should do a better job of publicizing and explaining the referendum. If the voters understand the measure this time, they will approve it.

Winston, which portion of we already voted it down don't you understand? Those of us who cared enough tocheck it out and got out to Vote said no. What do you propose? just keep bringing it up for a vote until you get enough people to vote it in? Everytime this city does something "for us" it comes out to be they are doing it to us for themselves. The track record in this town stinks to high heaven, so please try to understand that a NO vote means NO and you CANNOT keep bringing it back until you get the answer YOU want to hear.

New administration? what have they done since taking office? take over property that no one wants with pipe dreams of huge developments and mega jobs. I keep forgetting Winston, how many jobs is it that Gonzo has brought to the Heights since he's been on the tollway commission and how much of the property has been developed since the city bought and / or took over? Oh yeah, I remember now..........NONE.

The referendum has already been voted down by the people who cared enough to get out and vote.
How many times do you think it will have to be put on the ballot before it passes?

Until kickbacks occur. I'm just saying.

Can someone explain why TJ always answers the questions at all meetings?

Mr. Amos and Mr. Wiggins have already proven themselves incapable of even getting on the ballot. Their cries of incompetence and corruption ring somewhat hollow.

Winston, you can't shift gears and try to deflect the conversation to whether or not r iggins or Mr Amos did or did not get on the ballot. You have completely avoided answering my question to you. You have you nose so far up the Mayors rear end that when he passes gas, your eyes bulge. verything you say rings hollow and reeks of party perfume.

shades of Enron

I think I understand now Winston. It's okay for you to attack Wiggins and Amos but it isn't okay for anyone else to say anything about anybody already in office. You my friend show us the heights of your pomposity with each comment you write.

And so is your attack Winston I mean Digger. All of these political people in the Heights starting at the top are only out for themselves,and to put money in their pockets not take care of the City/Taxpayers. If the Mayor is so concerned about all of the negitive comments maybe he should address them?The Mayor should also answer questions,instead of having TJ answer all of them for him,that is a true sign of someone afraid to answering public questions. Before I forget,there isn't a chance in hell that the Red Light Cameras per TJ will bring in 800000 next year,I guess that's why everyone at the last counsel meeting laughed when they heard that. Who cares about this Electric issue,fix the sewers,eliminate a few jobs not needed,and don't worry about water bans in town,worry about all the water that is wasted from main breaks because of old pipes. Oh and as for Lisa Aprati's city wide message not to run water from 11 to 7 I will run it just because she said not to,Don I will be waiting for you.

I do appreciate the support from you guys. It is uplifting to know people share my beliefs.

No defense should be given to a person that clearly advocates for every wish and whim of an administration under a fictitious name.

The ability of this person to distract us from our focus is enhanced when we get into these absurd, nonsensical, ineffective, and delusive debates.

I have long retired from giving his/her's insults acknowledgment; in order to remain clear in our comments I advise you folk to do the same.

In every case that I have studied, where as a company was restructured to eliminate monopoly or oligopoly, the amount of saving amounted to pennies.

My concern is not whether or not consumers will benefit, (saving pennies, I suppose, is beneficial) the concern is why would the City Council be so concerned about this when is was voted down once?

My concern is who will be installed to do the negotiations, what salary will this person(s) earn, and how will this salary be funded?

My concern is of the many problems that haunts Chicago Heights, why is the City Council focused on THIS? An issue, that in the overall scheme of things, should be the last thing on their minds.

To whichever public official decided to lash out at Mr. Wiggins for expressing his opinion, but was too scared to use his or her real name...he has a right as a resident and tax payer to complain about his government. I don't know about you guys, but anytime I've tried to resolve anything by going to city hall or meeting with certain folks, it gets brushed off or I don't get a solid answer.

Finding any flaw in the paperwork submitted is the most effective method that these guys use to keep any threat, such as Mr. Wiggins or Mr. Amos, off the ballot. It's obvious that a lot of these public officials don't have enough of a backbone to back up their decisions, admit their faults, or just answer any questions that the public may have.

Fernando it is good to have someone who cares about the City,and their ward like yourself keep up the good work at the Park District,you have a uphill climb with certain people in politics that still have a say in the parks DG (hint hint). Maybe you may be able to answer where all the money for the Teen Outreach goes each month?

Get our electricity from an outside source and see how fast Com Ed fixes downed powerlines.They fix Com Ed customers first then as a non-priority repair "foreign" power company lines get repaired. I was told this by a power company employee. I hope everyone that goes for an alternative vendor has a generator and a good supply of $4.00 per gallon gasoline.

Tom, Do you remember when the FEDs did this to Ma Bell? Do you remember when all the little phone companies popped up, and all the little long distant companies popped up?

What happened to those companies?

Who is in charge of phone service and long distance service now?

Do you remember the fall out from all of this anti-trust/monopoly de-construction?

Well Tom I think you are right, I have heard the same thing from utility workers as well.

I also think the referendum will pass because of the positive (advertisement) yard signs around the Heights. But history has proven itself on this issue.

And yes this has Enron written all over it!

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