Mar 27 2008
Tag Archive 'Free US'
Feb 22 2008
Two Properties Secede from Campton Hills
-crossposted from Daily Herald
Campton Hills loses two properties
The Village of Campton Hills will allow two properties to disconnect from the village, an about-face from the village’s previous stance of opposition against such reversals.
A parcel of about 70 acres owned by CJR Enterprises near Dittman and McDonald Roads and one of 25 acres owned by James Cartee and others will be removed from the village’s boundaries, said Village Trustee Al Lenkaitis Jr…. (read more)
Feb 14 2008
Making a Stand
Robert Young isn’t a professional politician. He’s a business accountant; but that hasn’t stopped him from defending liberty within his own community.
Last year, Young’s neighbors asked for his help against a stubborn new municipality. It’s a rural village of 10,000 residents, now called Campton Hills. Initially, Campton Hills was voted into existence last April via referendum with the understanding that reluctant residents would be allowed to subsequently un-incorporate (assuming that lived along the municipalities edge). Eleven lawsuits later it’s clear the city doesn’t intend to let anyone go (see “FREE US from Campton Hills” ). The newly appointed village leadership has also proved agile at referendum blocking. This is where Mr. Young enters the picture.
Robert Young has been drafted for Village President by the grassroots “Free US from Campton Hills” movement. It’s a municipal struggle for freedom, honesty, and government transparency. Ultimately, it comes down to taxes.
Robert Young is a regular citizen making a difference.
To learn more about this struggle, click here .
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