Our village board members were elected to represent us, the citizens, in the running of our village. When they assert that referendums, whether for leaf bagging or overhauling zoning, will not be put on the ballot, they seem to forget that this is a cooperative venture. We are all in this together.
But Jim Taglia was the only trustee in favor of the referendum.
I can think of only one reason to refuse a referendum: our board does not want to know how many Oak Parkers are in favor of demolishing our zoning ordinances.
In blissful ignorance, they will march ahead.
Shelly Uslenghi
Oak Park