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https://thelansingjournal.com/category/lansing-voices/Local Voices is The Lansing Journal's version of “Letters to the Editor.” The opinions posted here are those of the writers, and posting them does not indicate endorsement by The Lansing Journal. We welcome input from fellow residents who have thoughtful things to say about topics that are important to our community. Submissions may be sent to [email protected] with “Voices” in the subject line.
Lansing Municipal Airport vs. Cook County leasehold tax – Chapter 3
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Bob Malkas, former Manager of the Lansing Municipal Airport
Chapter 3 of this project will suggest a course of action that would posture Lansing into a position to win this political combat. The ultimate goal would be to have Cook County exempt all Fixed Base Operators (FBOs) doing business...
From the files of Bob Malkas: Thoughts on the Human Relations Commission
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Bob Malkas, former Manager of the Lansing Municipal Airport
I wanted to record my thoughts on the content of the first meeting of the Lansing Human Relations Commission . I will do this with a stream of consciousness approach, instead of a more coherent report because I want to...
Excellence comes in valuing diversity: thoughts on TF South’s vote to dissolve “Rebels” name
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Frank Fetters, former Lansing resident and member of TF South's first graduating class in 1959
Today I read comments from John Gehrig, Alissa Bolz, Barbara Dust and Daniel (no last name) regarding the students at TF South voting to change the name of the school’s athletic teams, and I...
Parcel 20 at the Lansing Municipal Airport
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Bob Malkas, former Manager of the Lansing Municipal Airport
For some reason I feel obligated to supply this information because I don’t know if anyone from the Village is aware of the potential consequences involved.One of the most complicated issues ever foisted upon the Lansing Municipal Airport (LMA) was...
Memories of John Lewis: the teacher’s teacher
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Gale Gillis Carter
When I was selected as Indiana's 1st Congressional District's US House of Representatives 2008 Teacher Fellow, I had no idea that I would literally come face-to-face with a legend from my field of instruction, American History. I and other teachers were received by American Civil Rights...
Connecting Lansing: thoughts on bike paths, parks, strollers, neighborhoods, and businesses
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Cameron Harvey
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about many changes to our daily lives. For me, one bright spot in this season is spending more time with my son. Like many families, one of the first ways the pandemic impacted us was the loss of child-care. My wife and...
Revenue sources at the Lansing Municipal Airport
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Bob Malkas, former Manager of the Lansing Municipal Airport
The Federal Aviation Administration is relegated by the United States to oversee and coordinate all aspects of the national system. As part of their management policies all airports are first separated into categories so that the FAA can better serve...
Distance learning is the only viable alternative
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Ted Spaniak, retired teacherSummary: This article concerns schools opening during this pandemic and lays out the rationale for distance learning as the only viable alternative.When schools closed in the spring due to COVID-19, the infection rate in Illinois -- not to mention the country -- wasn’t anywhere close...
Supporting District 215 School Board’s Statement of Solidarity
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Sheryl Black, NAACP-CFSSB
No marching, no protest, no rally...just prayer and unity at the District 215 Administrative Center on Saturday, July 11, 2020.Thank you to the many students, community members, administrators, and elected officials from Burnham, Calumet City, Lansing, and Lynwood who participated in the Prayer Vigil in support...
Lansing Municipal Airport vs. Cook County leasehold tax – Chapter 2
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Bob Malkas, former Manager of the Lansing Municipal Airport
Lansing next became involved with the leasehold tax with the Illinois passage of PA 97-1161, which was intended to create an exemption from property tax on leasehold interests owned by the Metropolitan Airport Authority of Rock Island County used by...