limited, affordable government

Government should work for the people—not the other way around. We believe in keeping it local, limited, and transparent. That means fewer overreaches, smarter spending, and real accountability. Kane County deserves a government that listens, stays in its lane, and respects your wallet.

illinois reformation

Reducing the costs of state government can involve a variety of strategies aimed at improving efficiency, cutting waste, and optimizing resource allocation. Here’s a summary of common approaches:

  • Streamline Bureaucracy

    Reduce administrative overhead by consolidating agencies, eliminating redundant programs, and simplifying regulations to lower operational costs.

  • Privatization and Outsourcing

    Contract out certain services (e.g., transportation maintenance, IT services) to private companies if they can deliver them more cost-effectively, while ensuring quality isn’t compromised.

  • Workforce Efficiency

    Implement hiring freezes, reduce overtime, offer early retirement incentives, or transition to part-time or contract workers where feasible. Reviewing employee benefits and pension plans for sustainability can also help.

  • Technology and Automation

    Invest in technology to automate routine tasks (e.g., tax processing, licensing), reducing the need for manual labor and long-term expenses.

  • Cut Non-Essential Spending

    Review and eliminate or scale back low-priority programs, subsidies, or grants that don’t deliver significant public benefit.

  • Energy and Resource Efficiency

    Retrofit state buildings for energy efficiency, reduce vehicle fleet sizes, or shift to renewable energy sources to lower utility and operational costs.

  • Revenue Optimization

    Improve tax collection efficiency, close loopholes, or sell unused state assets (e.g., land, buildings) rather than raising taxes.

  • Shared Services

    Encourage collaboration between state and local governments to share resources like equipment, facilities, or personnel, reducing duplication.

  • Program Evaluation

    Regularly assess the effectiveness of state programs using data-driven metrics, cutting or reforming those with poor outcomes.

  • Reduce Debt Service Costs

    Refinance high-interest state debt, avoid unnecessary borrowing, and prioritize paying down existing obligations.

These strategies often require balancing cost savings with the need to maintain essential services like education, healthcare, and public safety. The best approach depends on a state’s specific budget, political priorities, and economic conditions. — Grok (X source)

government

IL is in first place as a state with the most government units, 6930 in all, or 7.6% of the total in the USA.  If we had proportional representation, the share should be 1%.

Can we set a goal of reducing this number with consolidation of units, reduction of services, or other means?

IL taxes

By any measure, IL taxes are higher than almost every other state. In studies conducted by reputable sources, IL ranks from the most taxed state to the seventh in tax burden.

Can we set a goal of reducing the costs of government to more affordable levels, moving our tax burden to perhaps tenth or fifteenth in the next few years?

election integrity

IL elections are known for vote fraud. The past few cycles have included voting by non-citizens, by non-residents and more.
 

Can we set a goal to clean up our voting rolls and confidently assure IL voters that we can trust the results of elections?

IL debt

The state of IL has the highest levels of debt in the US.  At both local and state wide levels, the financial future of the state is endless debt.  The biggest driver of the debt burden is IL Pension plans, the most generous plans in the country.


Can we set a goal of modifying and reducing terms of IL pensions to cut the debt burden?

the constitution rules

Under our system of government, the role of Federal authority is limited and defined.  Under the Supremacy clause, the Federal government prevails over state government when there is a direct issue. The tenth Amendment assigns all other government authority to the states and to the people. 


Can we set a goal of complying with federal law regarding citizens and voting, illegals and women's sports?

rights of parents

Just a few years ago, the rights of parents were superior to the interests of the government.  Home schooling was a choice freely entered into by parents and beyond the reach of the state. 

Can we go back to that era, when the state respected the rights of parents to raise their children without government supervision?

The MAGA Agenda and IL GOP Commitments

All politics is local, per Tip O’Neill, former Speaker of the House, D-MA. On a national level, per recent survey, 71% of Republicans embrace the MAGA agenda as the best path forward for our nation.  The party base supports the MAGA mandates for policies that advance our economy, our society and foreign relations.

We citizens of Kane County need a political party that reflects the national interest noted. The ILGOP website does not report any commitment to the MAGA agenda. 

In coming months, it will be critical to the 2026 and 2028 election cycles that the ILGOP is aligned with the party base and fully supports the MAGA agenda.  Let’s make Illinois Great Again!

Latest Articles, Submissions & Community Highlights

Girls Gone Wild - Pierog's problem with women in Kane County

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Blackjacks Revisits Liquor commission - An attack on Kane Residents

August 10, 2025
Blackjacks Strip Club is at it again. Upset with the decision earlier this year to deny Blackjack's a liquor license, it seems that they have strategically waited for Dale Berman's illness to force a revote. Blackjacks, was denied their liquor license request on June 25, 2025 video from board's denial of Blackjack's request . Madam Chair Pierog needs to recuse herself because of her acceptance of monies from the owners of Blackjacks. This means that the remaining liquor control board members must vote. Why would Blackjack's revisit this issue unless they had a reason. Purportedly, Blackjacks filed a legal action against the commission because Mr. Berman, instead of just voting no, explained his moral reasoning for voting no. If Mr. Berman changes his vote, then it's reasonable to believe that someone "got to" Berman and told him it was in his "best interests to reconsider his vote." Sounds like "an offer he can't refuse." Or perhaps this is strategic revote since they know that board member Dale Berman is currently ill. Can Mr. Berman zoom in? Is he lucid? Is it an illness that would prohibit his ability to participate? In an industry known for taking advantage of women for money, it appears that money remains the number one objective. If the board members ignores the fact that one of its own members are ill, or if the board wanted Mr. Berman to "reconsider" his decision as well as his, much can be implied. Any change by Berman reeks of nefariousness and extreme pressure by Blackjacks, their attorneys, and even Pierog as a recipient of her campaign money she received. Just because she may once again recuse herself doesn't mean that she's not flexing behind the scenes. If you want to go to the meeting, it is Thursday, August 14th, at 11:30 am at 719 S. Batavia Ave., Bldg. A, Geneva, IL 60134 - Auditorium. If you wish to speak, please click here to register . And here is a copy of the agenda. In the interim, a vote for no was given. The people of Kane County had a victory. But it appears that Madam Pierog, is working a back room deal in order to get her donors back to the table. In the interim, get in contact with the members of the liquor board who can vote. 1) Dale Berman who voted against granting the license & is purportedly ill - dberman@kanecoboard.org 2) Chris Kios who voted to allow booze in Blackjacks - ckious@kanecoboard.org and call him at 630-248-1369 3) Mike Linder who voted to allow booze in Blackjacks - mlinder@kanecoboard.org and 630-443-1213 4) Cliff Surges - who voted against granting the license - csurges@kanecoboard.org
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