by: Diane Benjamin
The citizen group organized to fight the 1% Sales Tax increase – and who won! – raised far less than the group trying to get it passed.
Reports of contributors must be filed with the State – here’s a link to a list of the Pro-Sales Tax supporters from 1/23/2014 to 3/31/2014:
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Note the unions and contractors who would benefit from construction if the tax had passed.
I’m not sure what the term “in-kind consulting” means, but this group claims they donated it:
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| Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Inc | Attn: Anne Noble, Public Finance De 501 North Broadway Saint Louis, MO 63102 |
$2,666.60 3/13/2014 |
In-Kind Contribution Consulting McLean County Sales Tax Referendum |
Stifel, Nicolaus & Company, Inc | Attn: Anne Noble, Public Finance De 501 North Broadway Saint Louis, MO 63102 |
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As of 3/31 this group still had $10,716.62 (http://www.elections.il.gov/CampaignDisclosure/D2Quarterly.aspx?id=528713)
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Even though the increase was soundly defeated, they may be back. I’m sure the citizens against the tax will be ready again.
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