Aldercreatures Keep Bribe Funds
Mayor Daley’s tough times 2009 budget — precariously balanced with 929 layoffs, slow police hiring and $52.5 million worth of taxes, fines and fees — cleared its first legislative hurdle on Monday.
But not before a mini-City Council rebellion.
And what would they be rebelling against?
- Blind-sided by Daley’s plan to charge their treasured aldermanic menus for the cost of replacing broken alley and street lights, aldermen threatened to delay a vote on the $5.97 billion spending plan.
"Aldermanic menu" is the latest incarnation of the "discretionary fund." Each aldercreature gets around $1.3 million dollars or so, to spend as they see fit. It's unaccountable money and much of it is suspected of going to connected friends and relatives who open up odd little businesses to supply aldercreatures with things they couldn't find anywhere else like Office Max or Home Depot. Legalized bribes and graft for most intents and purposes. $1.3 million per is a total of $65 million taxpayer dollars - over a quarter of Shortshanks' budget hole. How about eliminating it and making tax money work the way it's supposed to?
Perhaps it's about time to look at cutting the number of aldercreatures and their wards in half. Anyone know the process?
Thank goodness no one was stupid enough to make any far reaching and over-the-top comparisons:
Perhaps it's about time to look at cutting the number of aldercreatures and their wards in half. Anyone know the process?
Thank goodness no one was stupid enough to make any far reaching and over-the-top comparisons:
- “We are supposedly the legislative branch of government — even though 99 percent of our job is out there catching spears for the administration,” said Ald. Richard Mell (33rd), demanding “some respect” from the mayor.
Labels: dumb ideas
posted by SCC at 12:03 AM
61 Comments:
OK so how long till Im taxed out of my home?
When Daley gets out of office either by indictment, losing an election or I dont care how- its time for a party!
Kinda like when a bad boss left a district!
These aldermen should be demanding 6% cost of living adjustments for all city workers!
Why does their cost of living exceed ours???
We have to pay for our cars,our gas!They dont
We should get equal pay according to their rules!!!!
If we are worth 1% then they are worth 1%...nothing more nothing less...
REMEMBER this FOP in contract negotiations...they got 6%..and they get it every year!!!
We should get equal to them...they dont do more than we do...and they are fn part time!
“We are supposedly the legislative branch of government — even though 99 percent of our job is out there catching spears for the administration,” said Ald. Richard Mell (33rd), demanding “some respect” from the mayor.
here's a thought asshat - catch spears for your community , not the administration ! who the hell do you work for anyway ???? Us , the people , the voters. Not the mayor !!! stupid Democrat !
>>Each aldercreature gets around $1.3 million dollars or so, to spend as they see fit<<
What the hell does Ald Olivio spend it on? No money goes to my neighborhood. Only UBAM does all the work here.
YA! What he said!
i'm sorry, this is bullshit !
to all those guys who say " residency was here when you joined....."
so was free health care, free water, lower taxes and no cameras, gps, computerized reports, etc...
fuck you and your 400,000.00 970 sq. ft. ranch !
IF THEY CAN CHANGE SHIT IN THE MIDDLE OF THE GAME SO CAN WE !!!
Hi people, Missy here again,
Stop it NOW people, our aldermen work so-so hard to keep our government going.
But, I am red faced mad at alderman Mell talking down to our beloved Mayor. My lawyer husband Ira thinks a 1 1/2 % raise will be good enough for us. Ira said we are nothing more then civil servants and should be paid less.
I do agree somewhat with Ira, he is a former A.C.L.U. Lawyer, very smart, and will be going to Washington to serve our great
44th. President.
To "Mr. SPANKDADDY", I am glad Ira does not have the time to read this great SCC blog. He would be mad as heck for you wanting to be with me while he goes to D.C.
I was married twice before I met Ira. I know men want me, but "no way Jose" buster. You could not handle the Lioness in me, I am 5-3 and back up to my usual 170 lbs. I am no push over buster.
You can only imagine me in heals buster. I am blushing,... I can be a little tease !
My legs are like nut crackers from all the walking I do writing parkers for our hero, the Mayor.
Listen People, stop the hurt-full words about our elected Mayor and his Aldermen. They give so much for so little people.
I say, let us all take a day off without pay, but come to work and just write parkers. I must tell my uncle Tom Byrne (rtd) about this suggestion.
One more thing people, to all those mean people writing nasty things about me in the 018 locker rooms ...stop it. They are probadly the Michigan Ave foot people doing this. These slugs according to my boss will be gone come Jan. Ha-Ha to all these none ticket writers.
Stay safe all,
Missy -018 district
(Parking ticket Guru)
just love your comment to d i c k
Imagine the money the City could save by having 25 alderman and offices and staff and "menus" instead of 50.
New York City gets along somehow with just 51 city council members and their population is 8.2 million.
Chicago could get along quite well with a 25 member city council. We don't need 50. We don't need 25 police District Commanders either. We could cut District Commanders down to 12 or 13 with ease. One commander to sign paperwork for two police districts. Fewer take home cars, less salary, less of a drain on our pension fund.
Do you think he/she would get writer's cramp? That would be 12 or so fewer District Commander's and District Secretaries.
Millions saved and no one would notice they were gone except the clout babies who would be crying over lost inside spots.
When is Daley up for re-election?
You know, you got some balls making unsubstantiated charges like that. It's my understanding that those "bribes" go to pay for street resurfacing projects in each ward. I read shit like this and all it makes me think is fuck you and your contract.
Alderman Suarez has the juice, don't mess with him. He gets phone numbers of bosses and Po's and he will call you anytime he feels like.
I see them getting new schools, parks , fancy street lights & streets in the ghetto, but the new Mount Greenwood Park....money raised and paid for by the community..........
It's early yet and I haven't had my morning coffee, but are you suggesting we cut aldercreatures in half?
If so I recommend a chain saw.
Perhaps I am misinterpreting your intent.
Love the last paragraph SCC. Truer words were never spoken. 1.1%? KMA.
anonymous said...
When is Daley up for re-election?
11/12/2008 06:39:00 AM
When???
Where the fuck were YOU the last 5 times he ran for re-election? He was re-elected LAST YEAR! Spring 2007 was his last re-election! And you are asking when is he up for re-election as if you might actually do something! What are you going to do, get out there and vote? You'll show him by golly. Wow, I am impressed by your sudden and intense show of citizenship.
I came of voting age in 1972 and have voted in every elections since then, primary, local and presidential.
But I am impressed by your threat to actually exercise your hard won right to vote. Blood was shed to give you that right you know so it is good you finally, at long last actually say now that you intend to use it sometime in the future. Maybe.
Daley runs again in 2011. Mark it down on your to-do list now. Don't forget, even if you missed the last 20 years of mayoral elections.
This is just a guess but do you also complain about the FOP and do you throw your FOP ballot in the garbage can like the majority of officers? Just wondering. At least steam the postage stamp off the envelope before you shitcan the ballot package.
Anonymous said..."You know, you got some balls making unsubstantiated charges like that. It's my understanding that those "bribes" go to pay for street resurfacing projects in each ward". I have lived in my community for over 11 years now and never has my street been resurfaced. Our curbs have never been replaced and no longer even resemble a curb due to weather and people parking on top of them. The neighbors across the street replaced their own curbs. Street cleaning, maybe, MAYBE once a month. We need a speed bump on our street because no one stops at the stop sign...they just glide thru or ignore it all together. So how about you tell us where you think the money is going.
"When is Daley up for re-election?
11/12/2008 06:39:00 AM"
Don't worry, you'll hear about it through the grapevine.
Eyes wide shut. Just look at those eye "popping" T.I.F's the mayor controls. SCC how about a word on this insidious tax grab.
Anonymous said...
“We are supposedly the legislative branch of government — even though 99 percent of our job is out there catching spears for the administration,” said Ald. Richard Mell (33rd), demanding “some respect” from the mayor.
here's a thought asshat - catch spears for your community , not the administration ! who the hell do you work for anyway ???? Us , the people , the voters. Not the mayor !!! stupid Democrat !
11/12/2008 12:15:00 AM
Hey mell your daughter is catching heat for the real estate,steals, your son in law blago hopefully will be in prison (supermax would be nice) soon, and you dickie mell how about christy weber landscaping deals? What about your other "business"! Now mell STFU ASSHOLE!
Anonymous said...
When is Daley up for re-election?
11/12/2008 06:39:00 AM
2011 when shitcago is bankrupt and he has billions in his cave!
"You know, you got some balls making unsubstantiated charges like that. It's my understanding that those "bribes" go to pay for street resurfacing projects in each ward."
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For realsies? Do you even live in this city? Its not like we havent had alderthings who arent openly associated with gangs (Troutman = BD) or arent currently legacy gansters (Munoz = LK). Lord knows there is no open curroption in the council. Seriously, how naieve can you be? Can I ask how do you breathe with your head buried in all that sand?
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"I read shit like this and all it makes me think is fuck you and your contract."
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You should run for city council, that is if you arent already a member. Youve got the right attitude. For our part fuck you and your "barking dog noise complaint". Turn off your computer, pick up your soy latte. I think Dr. Phil is on. Honestly, do you evn live in this city or are you just boldfaced lying to yourself?
speaking of wasted money,how about the green roof they are putting on the water filtration plant. at a cost of a few million dollars, no one but the chosen few will see it.
but we have no equip or raises
That Missy shit makes me laugh
anonymous said...
You know, you got some balls making unsubstantiated charges like that. It's my understanding that those "bribes" go to pay for street resurfacing projects in each ward. I read shit like this and all it makes me think is fuck you and your contract.
11/12/2008 07:20:00 AM
Um, that should be accounted for in the CITY BUDGET.... not in a slush fund for aldermen!! So when I read shit that idiots like you post, I realize that you are the voice of the mindless pukes that keep voting these criminals into office and then defending them, even though they steal from right in front of you. I gotta bridge to sell ya.. Wanna buy a bridge? Oh wait, we already sold it....
what is the process to start lessening the amount of alder creatures?
this should be a separate thread and lets start the process now.
cooter help us..
"The Box Chevy Phantom" says...
hey! 7:20am...
ready?
set?
GFY!
...obviously a city council goblin trolling SCC. if you don't like how the grown people are telling it like it is about you 50 worthless, yet to be indicted, thieving-ass, gang banging dog logs then start your own blog... gump! now back on your knees behind the stuttering dwarf & tell him how much you like "mayoral fudge" straight from the source.
...alderman (n) 1. an opportunistic parasitic canker on the asses of common sense and participatory democratic politics.
2. living proof that rectal copulation in 50 instances resulted in pregnancy.
"pea soup green box chevy sedan w/1 whitewall tire & 4 different hubcaps from maxwell st. for $5... is y'all the po-leece for real?"
Council OKs $7 million for developer
November 12, 2008 at 11:34 AM | Comments (0)
Taxpayers will pick up $7 million in costs for the creation of a new downtown public plaza at Randolph and Franklin Streets, part of an office project developed by John Buck Co.
The Chicago City Council approved the use of public money for the project today. Called a tax-increment financing subsidy, the money is intended to help the developer with the costs of acquiring the property and preparing the site for construction.
In a statement, Mayor Richard Daley said the new plaza will be a boon for downtown workers, tourists and West Loop residents.
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but still no money for us because the city is broke. 10 & out
i'm sorry, this is bullshit !
to all those guys who say " residency was here when you joined....."
so was free health care, free water, lower taxes and no cameras, gps, computerized reports, etc...
fuck you and your 400,000.00 970 sq. ft. ranch !
IF THEY CAN CHANGE SHIT IN THE MIDDLE OF THE GAME SO CAN WE !!!
Water wasn't free, health hasn't been for 15 or so years, as far as the cameras and computerized reports, get over it, most other departments had them 10-15 yrs ago, it's about time we catch up; I agree that the GPS is a waste of money for a city this size, it is geared towards small departments that are all one-man cars. Taxes, are always going to go up that's life, if only our raises would as well, but if they did, so would taxes again to cover the raises! as far as my home, i'll take it anyday over anything on the southside, sorry it's a shit hole, Greenwood-beverly as well as Garcia ridge are all the decline, sadly....
It is time for the citizens of Chicago to start a petition drive to be put on the ballot to reduce the aldermen to 25. Let all us us find out the proper proceedure. We removed a judge one time (Pacrelli)
11/12/2008 08:33:00 AM
Because the residents are White. They aren't entitled anything. All they do in Mt Greenwood is pay the majority of the taxes on the south side of the city.
You know, you got some balls making unsubstantiated charges like that. It's my understanding that those "bribes" go to pay for street resurfacing projects in each ward. I read shit like this and all it makes me think is fuck you and your contract.
11/12/2008 07:20:00 AM
HEY ASSHOLE, street resurfacing comes from city infrastructure funds not aldermanic contingency funds. Aldermanic funds are there for the thieves to do whatever they feel necessary to improve their wards(i.e. trees, fountains, etc.). Learn your facts before trying to start shit you dumby. And SCC, the nerve of you for pointing out all the REAL waste of money in this city, thousands of gangbangers and dope slingers depend on these funds!!!!
It's early yet and I haven't had my morning coffee, but are you suggesting we cut aldercreatures in half?
If so I recommend a chain saw.
Perhaps I am misinterpreting your intent.
11/12/2008 09:04:00 AM
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THANK YOU, I don't need my coffee after reading this!!! And I second the chainsaw plan.... We can call it "OPERATION SLICE AND DICE"
The "menu money" covers street repaving, alleys, etc. Remember 25 years ago when a dump truck and 7 leprechauns would roll down side streets and patch? No repaving until Daley started.
@ 11/12/08 7:20am
So the million is used for street improvements and such you say?
Where where you when the Black-Top scandal hit?
You know, all that Black-Top Chicago taxpayers paid for but never got laid down on Chicago streets.
Aldermen should be required to account for every fucking dime of that 1.3 million on a General Ledger posted online for public review.
Buck Naked
not a cop
Memo to Aldermam Dick Mell - GO FUCK YOURSELF YOU SELF RIGHTEOUS BLOW HARD.
"Toddlin Todd" STROGER SAY:
I just wants ta wave in on all the taxin goins on by Dally. You all needs to holler at him to STOP,STOP,STOP. Cause he's gittin too much of yoe monna, and I wantses more of it's foe me and my rail-a-tivvs. Plees hep me's, and wile you's are, here beez a movie o me doin some tra-mem-diss jobs o bean yoe Counta Bode Pez-ee-dint.
TODD S.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4jPG-xQxLoY
Anonymous said...
i'm sorry, this is bullshit !
to all those guys who say " residency was here when you joined....."
so was free health care, free water, lower taxes and no cameras, gps, computerized reports, etc...
fuck you and your 400,000.00 970 sq. ft. ranch !
IF THEY CAN CHANGE SHIT IN THE MIDDLE OF THE GAME SO CAN WE !!!
Water wasn't free, health hasn't been for 15 or so years, as far as the cameras and computerized reports, get over it, most other departments had them 10-15 yrs ago, it's about time we catch up; I agree that the GPS is a waste of money for a city this size, it is geared towards small departments that are all one-man cars. Taxes, are always going to go up that's life, if only our raises would as well, but if they did, so would taxes again to cover the raises! as far as my home, i'll take it anyday over anything on the southside, sorry it's a shit hole, Greenwood-beverly as well as Garcia ridge are all the decline, sadly....
11/12/2008 02:36:00 PM
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Hey, there are a lot of us who have over 15 yrs on. When I came on Health care was free, I was told I would get free health care when I retired, no 30 percent merit. No BS management bids for watches. I don't know what the original poster meant about the water except to maybe make fun of the 5 cent a bottle tax. Anyways yes taking the job meant living in the city but the terms of my employment change every contract. There is no reason not to fight to have residency overturned.
P.S. I used to live up north but then bought in Mt Greenwood. It is a great neighborhood with great people. Blows away the snobs who live on the North Side. Real down to earth people in Mt Greenwood. I never understood, even when I lived there, why people up North act like they live in Winnetka (SP?). The North side has many problems and is not the oasis you think it is. Guess what, you still live in Chicago.
Anonymous said...
I see them getting new schools, parks , fancy street lights & streets in the ghetto, but the new Mount Greenwood Park....money raised and paid for by the community..........
11/12/2008 08:33:00 AM
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So true. We had to come up with a lot of the money for the park via donations and bricks. I was there the day it was opened and you should have seen our local politicians patting themselves on the back. I cant believe Rugai has the nerve to actually have her name put on a sign taking credit for the park.
By the way Short Shanks didn't show up but was able to make another park opening a couple of weeks later in a another part of the South side. One that was not paid for in part from Community donations. You figure it out.
In the 19th ward Ginger needs all that cash for her "special projects" and "special people" God forbid any regular unconnected person should want basic city services. The snits in her office could use the money for charm school.
We do not need 50 alderman. We should only have 25 alderman. Not to mention why do they need a seperate office. Why not give them an office in each police district. That would save the tax payers money not to mention it would keep them less likely to be as corrupt because they would always have the eyes from the police on them. Not to mention they would not need security details anymore because they would be in the station.
I think Troutman said it best when she called all Alderman "ho's".
P.S. I used to live up north but then bought in Mt Greenwood. It is a great neighborhood with great people. Blows away the snobs who live on the North Side. Real down to earth people in Mt Greenwood. I never understood, even when I lived there, why people up North act like they live in Winnetka (SP?). The North side has many problems and is not the oasis you think it is. Guess what, you still live in Chicago.
Sorry, but you should start calling it Mt. Gresham, because that how it is starting to look.. i'll stay far northwest with the so-called snobs....
TO: 11/12/2008 09:04:00 AM
Yes, you are misinterpreting the intent when you suggested chainsawing the aldermen in half.
But then, you just might have something there......sounds like an idea worth looking into.....
When Daley gets out of office either by indictment, losing an election or I dont care how- its time for a party!
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All it would take is a word from President Obama endorsing someone else and Mayor Daley would be toast.
Even though I voted for McCain, that's a change I could believe in.
I recall going to one of Mell's "precinct captain" meetings years ago. He acted like a war general getting ready for battle. He warned those of us in attendence not to come back "expecting anything" if we didn't get out and work.
How much did you respect City workers Alderman Mell who went up for promotions against your guys who had the "fix" in?
Oh by the way, your captain was a drunken gambling lout who didn't pay his debts, otherwise known as a "great guy" by his like minded loser peers.
At least I had a laugh when I discovered that the majority of little old ladies that I signed up for a rides to the polls were actually Republicans.
The "menu money" covers street repaving, alleys, etc. Remember 25 years ago when a dump truck and 7 leprechauns would roll down side streets and patch? No repaving until Daley started.
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My alley has 9 houses on either side. It's a t-alley. We have never had speeders or any problems, due to its configuration.
A few years ago, our block got FOUR useless speed bumps. I'm quite sure none of us requested them. Anyone know if there's a way to find out why they were laid down and who ordered them? The next block is 3 times as long and didn't get any. WHAT COMPANY IS CONNECTED???
WTF?
Anonymous said...
Alderman Suarez has the juice, don't mess with him. He gets phone numbers of bosses and Po's and he will call you anytime he feels like.
11/12/2008 08:30:00 AM
And he always comes off as pro police, in my experience. He ain't too bad, or do some of you differ ?
On the topic of Mt. Greenwood Park and who paid for it. The good citizens that raised the cash to redo the playground there...it was also a bunch of the good citizens teenaged kids that trashed the place, damaging the playground equipment intended for disabled kids...I heard the police were called, but nobody showed. Everyone was east of Western.
or having their coffee at 103rd and Artesian.
"Sorry, but you should start calling it Mt. Gresham, because that how it is starting to look.. i'll stay far northwest with the so-called snobs...."
You need to slap yourself. Take a very hard look at the area you live in up NORTH. There are a lot of shit bags living up there. This isn't about Northside or Southside. The whole city is turning into a DUMP.
Anonymous said...
On the topic of Mt. Greenwood Park and who paid for it. The good citizens that raised the cash to redo the playground there...it was also a bunch of the good citizens teenaged kids that trashed the place, damaging the playground equipment intended for disabled kids...I heard the police were called, but nobody showed. Everyone was east of Western.
11/13/2008 07:32:00 AM
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Sorry, wrong. It was not neighborhood kids but ones from outside the area who came to the new park. Also the Police were not notified while the damage was taking place even though one of the adults on the scene was one of the members of the new park committee.
"Sorry, but you should start calling it Mt. Gresham, because that how it is starting to look.. i'll stay far northwest with the so-called snobs....
11/13/2008 12:33:00 AM"
Of course you will.
Birds of a feather flock together.
"Why not give them an office in each police district. That would save the tax payers money not to mention it would keep them less likely to be as corrupt because they would always have the eyes from the police on them. Not to mention they would not need security details anymore because they would be in the station.
11/12/2008 10:01:00 PM"
If you did that, then many of their constituents wouldn't be able to visit them, as in, why would someone with active warrants willingly walk into the station?
love the idea of cutting alderman to 25 or less but it will never happen the 50 spots ensure enough patronage and give each part of the constituency (black, white, hispanic) enough of the pie to shut them up and provide illusion of real participation. But dont be fooled folks, the REAL money is inside daleys 5th floor and his slush funds out of sight of the budgets and taxpayers. It is just sad that the rest of the populace has to settle for being bought off so cheaply and settling for so much less. But you get what you vote for and shame on everyone.
The annual city budget is voted on each year around Thanksgiving. The published copy is about 800 pages long. You can see one at the regional library. You can go department by department. Personnel costs as well as capital expenditures. If you would really, and I mean really like to see where all the city money goes, take a look at the Chicago Police Department. It may surprise you to see that CPD eats up about 60% of the city's budget. So when you start talking about the thieving aldercreatures, take a minute to look at your unit roster. Do you see a lot of names of coppers you can't ever remember seeing? Are they detailed out or riding the medical. How many bullshit car accidents and IOD's are in your unit. Then factor in the number of CR numbers evolve into civil suits against the city. Sprinkle in a few Jerry Finnegans and Abbattes. Top it off with a busty superintendent without a clue and you may find there's a lot of bloat in the department you're working for. You see this shit and it doesn't surprise anyone that you want to move out of the city, who could blame you? I dont like having to pick up the tab for all of your bullshit either.
"I dont like having to pick up the tab for all of your bullshit either.
11/13/2008 05:59:00 PM"
I presume you originally meant to address this part of your comment to daley, stroger, the city council, and the entire democratic party of cook county, but you realized they don't give a shit what you think.
Same here.
Anonymous said...
Anonymous said...
Alderman Suarez has the juice, don't mess with him. He gets phone numbers of bosses and Po's and he will call you anytime he feels like.
11/12/2008 08:30:00 AM
And he always comes off as pro police, in my experience. He ain't too bad, or do some of you differ ?
11/13/2008 07:20:00 AM
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Quit fishing. We deal with you because we have to. And yes, you are that bad.
"It may surprise you to see that CPD eats up about 60% of the city's budget."
We're also the largest revenue generator in the City& the only City department that gives back money from it's Budget EVERY YEAR!
So exactly what is your point Dick w/ears?
You need to slap yourself. Take a very hard look at the area you live in up NORTH. There are a lot of shit bags living up there. This isn't about Northside or Southside. The whole city is turning into a DUMP.
I said northwest,not north...
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