Spending priorities

by KL Williams August 13, 2024August 13, 2024

Why can we spend so much for illegal immigrants and not continue leaf pickup with no additional expense? Yes, the police need a new station! But the trustees need to be replaced not rehoused.

K.L. Williams
Oak Park

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