WHAT ARE MY CHOICES-HILARY VS TRUMP

 WHAT ARE MY
> CHOICES: The folks speaking against Trump
> are helping me make up my mind a little more every
> day! Is he the Perfect Candidate
> whose thoughts mirror mine on all fronts? 
> NOPE Does he say everything the way I
> wish he would say it?  NOPE Am I absolutely sure that his
> motives are absolutely Pure?  NOPE Can I point to any other Dem
> Politician that I like better?  NOPE Is there any of the other RINO
> Politicians I like better?  NOPE Am I going to sit home, refuse
> to Vote, and let Hillary win because Trump is NOT Perfect? 
> NOPE Do I like what I have seen for
> the last 7-1/2 years with the Jerk that sleeps in my White
> House?  NOPE Do I like the "fundamental
> changes" that same Jerk has brought about in MY
> America?  NOPE  OK, your turn to decide what you
> are going to do in about 3 months!  Trump's presidential
> qualifications… Obama is against Trump ...
> Check The Media are against Trump ...
> Check The establishment Democrats are
> against Trump ... Check The establishment Republicans
> are against Trump ... Check The Pope is against Trump ...
> Check The UN is against Trump ...
> Check The EU is against Trump ...
> Check China is against Trump ...
> Check Mexico is against Trump ...
> Check Soros is against Trump ...
> Check Black Lives Matter is against
> Trump ... Check Move On is against Trump ...
> Check Koch Brothers are against Trump
> ... Check Bushes are against Trump ...
> Check
>   
> Planned Parenthood is against Trump ...
> Check Hillary & Bernie are both
> against Trump ... Check Illegal aliens are against Trump
> ... Check Islam is against Trump ...
> Check Kasich is against Trump ...
> Check Hateful, racist, violent
> Liberals are against Trump ... Check NOW THAT BEING SAID...
>   
> It seems to me, Trump MUST BE the Best Qualified Candidate
> we have! If you have so many Washington
> DC "rats", political insiders and left wing NUT
> CASES all so SCARED TO DEATH that they all speak out against
> him at the same time, Trump MUST BE the Best Qualified
> Candidate we have!Most of all, it will be
> the People's Choice...
>  PLUS He's not a Lifetime
> Politician ... Check He's not a Lawyer ...
> Check He's not doing it for the
> money ... Check He's a Natural Born American
> Citizen born in the USA from American parents ...
> Check 
> Bonus points ! Whoopi says she will leave the
> country... Rosie says she will leave the
> country... Sharpton says he will leave the
> country... Cher says she will leave the
> country... Cyrus says she will leave the
> country... The Constitution and the Bill of
> Rights will prevail...
> Police
> will be stood-up for, not belittled & constantly
> criticized.
> Veterans will be stood-up for
> and not left to suffer & die waiting in a line.
>   
> Hillary will go to jail... The budget will be
> balanced in 8
> years... Americans will have first choice
> at jobs... You will not be able to marry
> your pet... You will be able to keep your
> gun(s) if you qualify... 
> (Not a criminal or crazy, etc.) Only living, registered U.S.
> citizens can vote... MUST SHOW ID TO
> VOTE...You can have and keep your own
> doctor... You can say whatever you want
> without being called a racist, Islamophobic, xenophobic,
> etc...
>   
> He will make AMERICA GREAT AGAIN! Come to think of it, we have no
> place to go but UP! Pass it on and God Bless
> America!!......... 
> 
>

LOCAL HEARING ON DEVELOPMENT IN ORLAND PARK

On Monday May 16^th a hearing was held at the OP Village Hall to protest the development of two 5 story hotel buildings behind the Rock Bottom Restaurant. The Hall was packed with protestors from Hummingbird Hill and the surrounding area. For many this was their first exposure to local government in action .Most had just learned of the meeting through a flyer distributed by a concerned citizen. It was obvious that the Trustees weren’t pleased to see this opposition. The Village position was based on an obsolete plan from 2004 to fill the vacant land. Since 2004 much has changed and the lots in question have gone through bankruptcy and foreclosures. The history was not clear. The finances and concessions were not discussed. The Trustees did not lay down sufficient ground work for discussion and justification. The Village and the developers presented very positive positions backed up with their statistics. The Village was geared to approve this development. This was not to be the case, as the people had thoughts of their own...

In response, the community voiced their opposition to potential parking and traffic problems. The area was already feeling the pinch from existing businesses in the area. The use of the 2004 plan was not fully explored or justified. In twelve years the area has developed into a beautiful area for residents. To build two five story buildings does not conform to the present aesthetics. It practically butts up to Hummingbird Hill. This is a major concern and objection.  Would you like two five story hotels in your backyard?

The issue was presented regarding the need for 2 hotel buildings to compete with the Hilton. Why here? The developer presented his national statistics on hotels in a way that it appeared the Hilton was always 98% full. His statistics were questionable, they didn’t jive with the people’s observations.

 The question arose, why here, in a beautiful residential area, when there is plenty of vacant land available in Orland Park. It made no sense as the Trustees attempted to sell an obsolete 12 year old plan. The Trustees were confronted with the potential problems of having hotels near the new Twin Peaks, Bikini, Bar/Restaurant.  A Bar known for the biker shoot out in Waco Texas where nine people were killed. The Trustees were asked to use their imagination for potential problems.

What if the hotels fail? What happens to the property? Will we inherit more section 8 housing? There were plenty more questions and opposition to the development. It was clear that the Trustees lacked research and analysis in defining the potential problems associated with this development. They need to present their impact statement on how they justified this project, if they have one. They need to rethink relocating these 2 hotels in OP. The presented statistics were a deception of the proposed hotels and operation in attempting to sell the project. The Trustees voted for a no decision and to meet again on June 6.

During the interim I hope the Board and Mayor revisit their position and start thinking of the people and the impact on the residential area. A 12 year old plan is no longer viable. It’s time that the concerns of the people come first. Sorry, the glove does not fit.