Category: Opinion

April 6, 2019 Dear editor; California cities are hit by wildfires. Oklahoma cities have tornadoes. Nebraska cities are flooding. Aurora has a different issue. We are being bombed emotionally with fear-mongering and Facebook hysteria. My submission is not to express an opinion on the issues, but their presentation to the...

April 8, 2019 Dear editor; Media told us that president Donald Trump followers voted for him to change things in Washington, D.C.. Now, even they realize he just wanted to blow it up and boy do his followers love it when he blows it up, continually battering our U.S. Constitution...

March 27, 2019 Dear editor; The concept survival of the fittest, is widely understood. It is the purpose of this letter to address a less-considered problem of the cost of driving one’s own vehicle. The known costs are driver’s license renewal, sticker renewal, liability insurance, the vehicle, gasoline, and maintenance....

March 18, 2019 Dear editor; The April 2 election is upon us. Here are my well-researched picks. Remember, you need not vote for all vacancies. In fact, it helps preferred candidates when you only vote for them. I intend to vote for Wayne Harshberger II, Alison Swanson, and Ruth Kroner...

March 24, 2019 Dear editor; To Mrs. Angela Clay Thomas: Enjoyed reading your Reader’s Commentary in The Voice, March 21 (click here to see). Being outspoken, dealing with facts, is a virtue I much admire. I hope to meet with Barbara Hernandez. I spoke with her clerk in Springfield Friday...

March 20, 2019 Dear editor; With more than 30 years of experience, Sixth Ward alderman Mike Saville has demonstrated leadership, a willingness to listen, and a common sense approach to the issues facing the Sixth Ward and the city of Aurora. From the days of directing the progress and resources...

March 16, 2019 Dear editor; Incumbent Oswego Village president, Gail Johnson, has been fiscally irresponsible. For example: Taxing: Sales tax from 0.5% to 1.25%; 1% food and beverage tax; increased water fees by $2.70/100 cubic feet. Borrowing: $24 Million TIF proven unnecessary by two prior administrations. Spending: Slashed developer fees...

March, 2, 2019 Dear editor; As past president of Aurora Boys Baseball, I would like to encourage the youth in the Aurora area to enroll in North Aurora Baseball for Spring and Summer games. They have an excellent program and all of the youth can play, boys and girls. Jim...