Watchdog Demands Probe of Illinois Public Library Amid Property Tax Push

Watchdog demands probe of Illinois public library amid property tax push

(The Center Square) – An Illinois taxpayer watchdog is calling for a formal investigation into the Rochester Public Library, alleging staff and board members used public resources to campaign for a 169% property tax increase. Americans for Prosperity–Illinois filed a…

Watchdog demands probe of Illinois public library amid property tax push – Center Square

In a 35-count ethics complaint, Americans for Prosperity-Illinois is calling for a formal investigation into the Rochester Public Library, alleging staff and board members used public resources to campaign for a 169% property tax increase.

AFP Calls on Milhiser, Raoul to Hold Local Elected Officials Responsible for Illegal Activity - Americans for Prosperity

SPRINGFIELD, IL — Today, Americans for Prosperity-Illinois (AFP-Illinois) sent a letter to Sangamon County State’s Attorney John Milhiser and Attorney General Raoul calling for a formal investigation into the 35 ethics complaints filed against Rochester Public Library officials after the board and staff acknowledged wrongdoing but pleaded ignorance of the law as their defense. Rochester’s local library has engaged in prohibited political activit…

Watchdog urges probe of Illinois public library amid property tax push – Washington Examiner

Americans for Prosperity–Illinois filed a complaint and is urging the Sangamon County state’s attorney and the attorney general to hold officials accountable.