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Re: Question of the day – Blog reader awards, Round One

Rich Miller — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 18:03:12 -0000

It looks like Mautino and Stephens. I still don't like any of these award names, though.

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Rep. John Fritchey — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 17:59:32 -0000

First, let me just say thanks for the kind words from folks, I appreciate it.

And I'm not sure that I'm allowed to vote, but if I am, I would vote for Bill Black who, calculated histrionics aside, has a vast institutional knowledge and sincere passion for the job and the people whom he represents.

I would also add in Kevin Joyce, who does not get the respect that he deserves for the hard work that he puts in, his knowledge of the process, and his constituent service work, and Frank Mautino for many of the reasons already stated.

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Midwest GOP — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 17:57:24 -0000

Rep. Keith Sommer-quiet, unassuming, hard-working, doesn't seek the limelight; just wants to get the job done; Suggestion for name of awards "Tip of the 'CAP' " Awards

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Reddbyrd — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 17:56:41 -0000

Joe Lyons, generally quiet, always gets results. Joe had one of the best quotes of the the never ending session.

Roger Claar. He built Bolingbrook into a power and did not have the City of Chicago/Hyatt drop an airport in his lap.
CapFaxies

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Undercover — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 17:52:26 -0000

Another vote for Rep. Linda Chapa LaVia of Aurora. She's very well-connected to the people in her community, she votes according to the needs of her district, and she's starting to realize her own power against the allegedly corrupt mayor of Aurora.

I have no opinion on mayors.

"Faxies" seems to be most appropriate, as lame as it sounds.

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Arthur Andersen — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 17:43:24 -0000

"Which state legislator best empitomizes public service (i.e. sincerely helping politicians, lack of corruption, being there, etc.)"

Jimmy DeLeo???

Middleofroad, can you ship a gallon of what you're drinking to the Cap Fax Xmas party so that Bill and AA can get hammered for free? Oh, and send Sen. Tom Ryder my best wishes...

Re: Question of the day – Blog reader awards, Round One

anon — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 17:36:39 -0000

Jimmy DeLeo throws the best parties

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Gus Frerotte's Clipboard — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 17:31:25 -0000

The measure of a rank-and-file legislator's effectiveness should be whether other legislators, from either side of the aisle, will seek that legislator out for their honest opinion on an issue. Good legislators come up with (and move) good ideas in legislation, but also work hard to help other legislators improve their bills. By that measure, I would second the earlier votes for Don Harmon and Beth Coulson, and would add Roger Eddy to the list.

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QC Transplant — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 17:22:49 -0000

My vote goes to Linda Chapa-LaVia. I like the independent streak she has in her. She seems to work well with both sides of the isle and if the Dems are doing something stupid, she is not afraid to criticize her own party.

For mayor, I will nominate John Spring of Quincy. He has led the charge to get additional Amtrak routes in Illinois. Quincy is experiencing rapid growth and it is another community that is managing the growth very well.

As for the award, we could call it the anti-zamboni award.

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capitol view — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 17:19:18 -0000

I support most of the names mentinoed so far -- I am surprised that Harry Osterman has not been mentioned, as a champion of immigrants and refugees in addition to seniors. When Harry was first appointed, I anticipated another "machine hack" with little interest in governing. Boy, was I wrong.

And no one has mentioned Jeff Schoenberg, who has added over $1.2 billion to health care by following federal law and waiver policy rather than just claiming to get things done.

But I have to favor Bill Black, simply because he is departing the stage. He is knowledgeable, cares about his district needs, is a true champion of education funding, and has a sense of humor. He will be missed. Rich, either give the first award to Bill, or name it after him.

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jerry 101 — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 17:12:08 -0000

Am I allowed to vote often? Actually, I want to redact 2 of my prior votes.

I've been convinced to switch to Hamos, due to her work on transit. I can't believe I didn't think of that earlier.

And, if Faxies is a no go, then the Miller's - the award can be a 12 pack of the High Life.

I stand by my vote for SCAM in category 2.

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montrose — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 17:08:04 -0000

1) I have to back Julie Hamos. She works her issus very hard. One of the few true policy wonks in the legislature. Aside from her work on mass transit, she has shown great leadership on affordable housing issues over the years.

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It's 5 O'clock somewhere — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 16:54:59 -0000

The Cappy

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washmyhands — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 16:41:43 -0000

(1) John Fritchey...for contributions to this blog. His own informative internet site.
(2) Stephens for decades of service as Mayor of Rosemont (and given 2008 ain't gonna be his year).
(3) "The Lincoln-Douglas Public Service Awards" (call 'em the "Abe-n-Stevies" but any of that "faxie" stuff sounds like a high school cheerleader spirit award). Pick up something at the ALPM to be handed out along with a certificate of appreciation.

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Eddy — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 16:39:55 -0000

1. Rep. Skip Saviano. First for his quick and responsive district constituent services program. And secondly for his legislative ability to get things done by his unique & brilliant ability to negotiate and consensus building on both sides on the aisle.
2. While I completely agree with the late, great Mayor Stephens, I'll vote for Mayor Roger Claar of Bolingbrook. Despite current events, I'm amazed at how far that town has grown in the last two decades, including a country club style golf course built for public use.
3. Capital Fax Blog Award

Re: Question of the day – Blog reader awards, Round One

Rich Miller — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 16:39:28 -0000

Oh. It would be an attractive statue, however.

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Fun Contest — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 16:37:32 -0000

ha Nicole Richie! I think not. . .

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Rich Miller — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 16:36:13 -0000

Nicole?

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Bill — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 16:34:18 -0000

I vote for the Richies! The award could be a statuette of Nicole.

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Saluki Yayhoo — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 16:33:12 -0000

1. Mike Jacobs for refusing to be intimidated by Blagojevich.

2. Brad Cole from Carbondale for winning a campaign against Sheila Simon that almost no one thought he could win - except for the people who went to the polls and re-elected him by just over 500 votes, a huge margin for Carbondale. He did this based on his record, not name recognition. Cole is a tireless booster for his city and follows through with most of his promises.

3. The Faxies I guess. Sounds award-y enough.

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Fun Contest — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 16:30:54 -0000

oops I scrolled up and saw who you picked. My apologies

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Fun Contest — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 16:29:25 -0000

Well who do you pick then?

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Ah what the heck... — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 16:28:18 -0000

Mike Bost- Represents Southern Illinois really well. Former Marine

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DEM61350 — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 16:26:04 -0000

Frank Mautino. Honest, readily available to his consituents. Instrumental in re-opening the shutterred Sheridan Correctional Center. Really, name another legislator who helped get a shutterred facility re-opened (anywhere, not just IL). This alone put almost 400 people back to work. He actually sticks his neck out to help the "common working guy". What more can you ask for?

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Fun Contest — Tue, 11 Dec 2007 16:23:25 -0000

I also think Senator Sandoval does a great job, shows much compassion, and has enough ties to his district and to feds to get the job done