by John Guevara | Jan 22, 2019 | Winnebago County Issues
1. Understanding my Proposed Reforms for County Government The County Board had regularly used its Rules of Order and Procedure adopted every two years to change how the Board did its job without amending county ordinance since the mid 90’s. Throughout my six...
by John Guevara | Jan 21, 2019 | Winnebago County Issues
There has been significant controversy in Winnebago County over the past three years about county government. A little over two years ago, I tried to create better boundaries and tighter definitions for the County Board to fulfill its state mandates the administration...
by John Guevara | Jan 14, 2019 | Winnebago County Issues
A Candidate’s Dilemma On September 19th, 1995 a young man stepped to a podium before supporters at the Ramada Inn in Hyde Park to announce his candidacy for the Illinois State Senate. He had secured the endorsement of the incumbent, State Senator Alice Palmer,...
by John Guevara | Sep 28, 2016 | Winnebago County Issues
We’re moving forward in our community and job creation is essential for us to be a successful, thriving region. Unemployment has been cut in half, from 12.5 percent three days before I took office to an estimated 6.2 percent in July. I’ve voted to invest...
by John Guevara | Jul 18, 2016 | Winnebago County Issues
The county posts agendas and meeting minutes on their website. Agendas go up 48 hours before any meeting. Take a look any time you’re curious at http://www.wincoil.us/departments/county-board-office/county-board-minutes-agendas/
by John Guevara | Jul 16, 2016 | Winnebago County Issues
I wrote a resolution in April to make it clear that host fees should be used for economic development. Host fees should be used for economic development because the more JOBS we attract the better. Our focus should be growing revenue through job creation, not tax...
