Monday, December 16, 2013
Petitions Had Enough Signatures to Place The Change in Government on the March Ballot
Over 400 people signed the petition to put the change in Peru Government on the March Ballot. Meaning now it is up to all of you voters to determine if you wish to move forward with the reduction in aldermen, one per ward and 2 at large.
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Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has.
Alderman Radtke you said let the citizens do it if they want it. Looks like you got your wish bring on the change. Good bye Waldorf, Lukosus and Mueller.
Expect some head to head match ups with current alderman since under this alderman have to declare if they are running city wide alderman or a ward alderman prior to election.
Agree 100% percent with you 8:01
8:01 am - You forgot to mention goodbye Sapienza, (the Ex-Officio Marketing Director for TEST, Inc).
Also, heard WLPO reporting on Perez asking Harl to "take a leave of absense" at last night's meeting. That must have been just a little awkward. It is predictable that no other alderman had anything to add to the discussion after Rodney's request.
Mark my words people of Peru,
this scandal investigation is going to be "squashed" by the other aldermen immediately after the judge provides them with his phony-baloney report. They can't wait to get this over with because it is a negative reflection on all of them. My prediction is that
they will spend one meeting explaining it all away as "poor record-keeping" or a "harmless mis-understanding" and Rodney Perez will be the only alderman who will continue demanding accountability while the others do "nothing" except pray that the scandal does not keep them from being re-elected.
Nothing will change, and there will be no one held responsible for theft of taxpayer dollars.
That is the Peru way, and none of this will change until we replace the majority of do-nothing aldermen on that council.
Maybe the same petition signers are the ones who wanted Mayor Baker out, and now look what they got. So be careful what you wish for.
HYPOCRITE .....
a person who claims or pretends to have certain beliefs about what is right but behaves in a way that disagrees with the beliefs.
The Township Clerk came to my house to sign a petition to eliminate Alderman positions in the City. In the name of cost saving and the lack of work these positions carry. We signed the petition and afterward discussed the job of the Township Clerk in which is paid $25,000-$30000 for 30 minutes of work a month. The position was elected as a gift-in-kind for the work as Campaign manager for the Harl for Mayor. Next time he stops over our house to sign another petition I hope its to reduce his salary for those 30 minutes a month with a governement unit that provides nothing.
Unfortunately, there are influential people in the Illinois Valley that view government as a source of personal revenue. This is true across the entire spectrum of our local governments from townships to the county board. From schools and fire departments to parks and libraries. Cronyism abounds and the line between business and government is blurry. I think it is going to take drastic changes to put an end to corruption in the Valley. It is unfortunate that the Fourth Estate is non existent - there is nobody willing to "rake the muck" other than private citizens with limited resources. The funny thing is that these people don't even do a good job of hiding the corruption. Be it gambling or street contracts, it is an open secret that everything is rigged.
Lets play a game. Every time you see a city worker (other than police) "on the clock" after hours, report it to this blog.
11:42 How about reporting every time you see a city vehicle riding around and around and around seeming to go no where. Or being someplace you don't think they should be. Or appearing to be doing nothing. Or when you see something that needs attention (i.e. the skating rink being cleaned of snow). Remember soon we will no longer have a leader in the public works department. They may need our help.
Rodney or Lois ,
would someone please tell me how money the city wastes on letting city employs takeing trucks or lawnmowers or big dump trucks home for lunch ? the person i'm talking about was parttime , but is still working this winter . does this mean he's fulltime now ? i think the city would save wages and fuel and wear n tear if they punch in and out for lunch too. and drive their own vechiels home for lunch . lets save the tax payers of peru some money . thank
I'd like to see Perez serve the entire city legally as he does now, or tries to do. I would also like to see Perez over-throw Radtke. Dave P can stay but the rest have to go!!
1:06. Correct
10:26 the previous Democratic Township set the salaries not Steve. There was a Historic Change in the Last Township election, Let's see if the new elected will change how things are done. So far, I heard the all four trustees are approaching matters in the right way! A little bit if common sense and doing what is right for the taxpayer is how government needs to be! Incumbents need to be held accountable at a higher standard to get re-elected.
10:26 if the mayor was to give Steve payback he would have been appointed the 4th alderman when Wren passed away. Think about it. There friendship how you see it is long gone. The mayor has not kept many of his campaign promises and has made a 180 degree turn around.
Whoever you are out there bugging me about Liberty Fire, Chief King and Ald. Perez, please back off for now, I will not post because other items on more important now than who paid for whose dinner.
Lois-Is the investigation with Harl over yet? When will this report of allegations be released to the public? An update from someone would be great!
I can update you on the ice skating rink. Oglesby's is up and running and kids are enjoying it tonight. Peru's?? Not sure if it's even cleaned off yet. It's definitely not being used tonight.
This is so symbolic of our Peru government. The rink is almost 1 year old, never used and certainly never cared for. If the rink was for someone SPECIAL like the one person who was offended by smoke when he was frying his Thanksgiving turkey and immediately a new ordinance is passed to not allow leaf burning on Federal Holidays. This is such a joke I cannot believe it was made into an ordinance. It sure makes me wonder who the special person is that ALL of the aldermen jumped on the band wagon. But the ice rink is a so what thing, I asked 2 aldermen last night and neither knew or seemed to care what happened with the rink. Genuinely ticked off about the attitudes in government in Peru.
I'm genuinely ticked off that my tax dollar is once again not being taken care of. The mayor has an "I don't care attitude" and the alderman lack sincerity, honesty, and the ability to represent and work for those who elected them. There's a lack of continuity and cooperation within our governing body and the citizens they work for.
Why can't twp and city work together you have hwy commissioner have him supervise roads and eliminate pw sup
Harl was home burning his leaves the day of x-mas parade.
You can still burn leaves on holidays. Just burn them in a recreation fire pit. Its that simple. There's always a way around the law. Ask sly Scotty!
City of Peru, WAKE UP. It is not the Aldermen quantity that is wrong in the city. After all do you think by reductions of aldermen it will serve our neighborhoods better? Don't be self centered , think bigger , for the entire city not the POWER of the few.
What we need is to have Mayor Harl take a leave of absence as Ald Perez stated (everyone suspects Harl to be guilty of wrong-doing) and then we need to make the necessary changes with getting rid of him with a respectful person through a special election before our city decays from within any further.
This comment is for 10:26 am, You obviously lack any real or factual information about the individual to which you refer. Your characterization of Mr. weberski is not only unfair, it is thoroughly inaccurate. Since i know Steve personally, I have been able to ask him directly about Peru Township. Without people like Steve who are not afraid to challenge the system, you have "no chance" of changing anything.
I suggest you contact him directly with your concerns about Peru Township salaries, duties, or anything else on your mind. You are citicizing a man who is demonstrating that the best way to facilitate change is from the inside out. Give him a call and meet the man you think you know. You may regret the comments you havde made.
We should be trying to convince the county that the township format is no longer necessary. That way we can get rid of all the useless townships in this county, restructure the county board to the commission form, do away with all the "highway districts" and redundant employees, and drastically reduce the size of the county board. But that will never happen. There are to many people that get their income in do nothing elected jobs. To many stuffed shirts "In the Valley" passing money out to their cronies in the construction business. There is no desire for any kind of consolidation of services. On the contrary - all of our elected officials want to expand their fiefdom. Can't wait for LP to ask for a new school - why not, everyone else is getting one.
The union blown up rat is up at crazy D'd with two guys guarding it. One piece of equipment on site and nobody is running it nor is anybody else up there besides the two security guards rat guarding. This was at 12:15. Hey security guards if you had children and grandchildren and they needed and were qualified to do the job up there working for a company, but were unemployed because only union guys got the job and your children/grandchildren weren't in a union, would you be standing out there?? If you would answer yes, I would say to you, that's pretty sad!
At the height of a political corruption trial, the prosecuting attorney attacked a witness. "Isn't it true," he bellowed, "that you accepted five thousand dollars to compromise this case?"
The witness stared out the window, as though he hadn't hear the question.
"Isn't it true that you accepted five thousand dollars to compromise this case?" the lawyer repeated loudly.
The witness still did not respond.
Finally, the judge leaned over and said, "Sir, please answer the question."
"Oh," the startled witness said, "I thought he was talking to you."
Another winter is upon us and still we have no ice skating rink for the young and old alike to enjoy. Can someone please tell me why Oglesby (which has the same rink as we do) manages to get their's up and running and we can't even put it up right? Couldn't someone from city hall pick up the phone and ask Oglesby for help? This will be the third years we're attempting to put up a rink. The 1st 2 years bombed out. Looks like we're in the same direction this year.
I'd like to see a work study on what every employee does everyday. Private businesses do this from time to time. Besides identifying daily activities and inefficiencies, it is a good way to evaluate what actually needs to be done. For instance, you might find you have three employees doing exactly the same thing at different times. You may also find that some employees are doing things that do not add value.
However, that requires management. Peru does not have management. Peru employees just show up and do things that look important to them and react to whatever emergency comes up. That is a good way to waste time and loose assets - like trucks :)
Perfect example - PERU spelled out in rocks on the hillside at the old dump. Total waste of time.
2:17 you think the turncoat Vickery is better? No big jobs coming to Peru!
Illinois State Treasurer Dan Rutherford, and candidate for Governor, will hold a press conference at the Uptown Grill, 601 1st Street, LaSalle on Friday, December 20, 2013 at 3:30 PM. He will be discussing the need for strategic planning with regards to facility closures. The public is invited to attend.
1:48 PM I am afraid that (knowing Peru) this little story may end up with truth. Let's hope for the best, (just a funny little story).
I heard today from several people that Mayor Harl was going crazy about all the people that signed the petition.
7:47. People can go crazy all they want, I signed it. Even if it doesn't pass I'm not one to say it shouldn't have a fighting chance.
Why would Harl go crazy about the at large referendum? First of all, because of the payroll issue, he won't even be mayor in March! Secondly, it only affects the aldermen, not the mayor. Is it because of the group of people who are promoting the referendum? Maybe they have a little more muscle than Scotty thinks they do???
Our mayor was raking leaves at his house the Saturday of the city's Christmas parade and didn't attend the festivities? I read on this forum? What does this tell you?
Our fire chief makes $1700 a week in peru. Nobody thinks thats a bit much for 3 fire calls a week?? Come on people. Do the math!!!
Anon 7:47 I highly doubt that Mayor Harl is going crazy about all the people who signed the petition. In his campaign for Mayor his biggest promise was "Change in 2009" and upon being elected Mayor his greatest difficulty was the lack of respect from the city council and certain appointed public officials. He fired the Building Inspector the newly elected Treasurer refused to fill the position he was elected to, choosing to finish out his term as the oldest alderman for his last two years.
Now,five years later, he is seeing the change he promised taking place by a independent group of concerned citizens who sincerely are taking a leadership role to make Peru a better governed city to live in.
By now Mayor Harl may be realizing that this group has the determination and honesty to take a snowball and roll it out until it is a snowman representing CHANGE of 2015. A change which was promised to be started in 2009 but now ,2013 thru 2014 and 2015, has been started and will be carried forth to provide many new and better ideas to move Peru forward. The thoughts for a city manager or administrator are apparent.
How do you feel about this as a idea and what particular thoughts do you have for the overall improvements to be made in and for the City of Peru?
I would also like to see a State of the City message delivered and quarterly presentations made that would be a open meeting discussing what is presently being processed in Peru, what is being driven for in short and long range planning and what present topics are being worked on. I am sure a better informed citizenship would participate and make for a better Peru. If you remember most of these ideas were promised in the campaign of 2009 by the than candidate and now presently His Honor, Mayor Harl. The one change that we have seen is himself and I cannot say it has been for his betterment. Or maybe what we have now has been the real him all along we just weren't smart enough to know it.
I personally would like to see more aldermen like Rodney Perez (and the former alderman Sherry). They took their position seriously and worked not only for the betterment of Peru but they also listened to and cared about the citizens they represented. Too many of our aldermen today are arrogant, self centered, and downright rude to certain citizens.
I heard that the Illinois Bar Association has a website that anybody can go to and fill out a request for the association to look into cases being it a judge or attorney when a person feels their case was mis-handled through the system. Documents can be sent with forms from website. There is also a website where names of attorneys are listed that have been disciplined or disbarred by the association. I know a person who is going through this process now, that has to do with a case in LaSalle County. How is the payroll investigation going?
WHAT? WHAT? WHAT? $1,700.00 a week 9;10? Fire Chiefs salary. Benefits? If Harl goes out, that deal definitely needs to be re- evaluated. Harl appointed that person. For Pete sakes. That salary for a chief with fire science degrees is not too far off for a chief in a city of 100,000+ like in the burbs. Peru has 10,000 people approx.?
First red flag should have been the abundance of closed sessions since 09. over 60 of them? No transparency going on there.
Raking leaves? That's funny, I figure him to be above that sort of work - being a Boss Hogg and all. Are you sure that wasn't a city guy or maybe a 150 guy taking a break from Rat Patrol?
I still do not understand Harl's real reasons for that 9:10. Combined positions to reach a $84K. When ESDA co-director was $1,900 a year. Safety officer was already in a position wasn't it? Building/code enforces position is a absolute joke. fire-chiefs position was $10,000(approx.) a year. People should do the math 9:10. Didn't Harl mention his frugalness? How about a basic 101 math class. Agree 100% .
9:10, Harl combined many small positions that only deserved small salary compensation, to try and fool taxpayers to why a salary of 84k was needed. All alderman should have questioned this even Alderman Perez. This package of positions is costing taxpayers $50k approximately a year more now , then how it was prior to Harls appointment. True? This is my guestimation.
Take a look at the salary for the fire chief of Springfield Illinois and the salary for our fire chief. For managing hundreds of employees, multi-million dollar budgets, and multiple fire stations the Springfield chief is only making about $20 K more.
That is the problem "In the Valley." Our government officials only view government as a way to make money for themselves and their friends. It is not just Peru - However, Boss Hogg learned the ropes fast and he is scratching lots of backs.
The other thing that people need to be aware of - something that I have never heard our council discuss - is the fact that Harl took several part time, low but fairly compensated positions, and created a full time overpaid position subject to full benefits and a pension.
I wish people would stop making up their own laws! Research before you post what you think is a "fact."
Concerning candidate petitions:
A signer may sign the petitions of one established political party for the Primary Election and one new political party or independent for the subsequent General Election.
[10 ILCS 5/10-3]
Petition signers must be registered voters in the political subdivision in which the candidate is seeking nomination or election.
[10 ILCS 5/7-10, 8-8, 10-2, 10-3, 10-4]
This information is not hard to find. I'm assuming that if you are blogging, you know how the Internet works.
Please go watch the 12/16 meeting video on the city website. Watch Alderman Perez discuss spending the money for a structural change for pickleball and a fence for McKinley Park. He sails right thru and when the mayor asks for any discussion, no other alderman asks questions. Then Harl asks why Perez' committee agreed to spend money for these projects. Harl is concerned about $6,000 and $5,000 expenditures for the kids? Perez got unanimous aye votes from the council, which reminded me of how things were when His Highness first got elected. It was him against the council just as it was at this meeting. I think Perez could have asked for a swimming pool and the council would have agreed to it, just to spite Scotty!
People need to read 10:26's blog about the definition of a HYPOCRITE, and see if it pertains to them. Seems as if many people in politics in the city would fit under this title of being a HYPOCRITE. For instance, for a person to say they want transparency, and then lie and try and cover up the issue. Talk the talk, then walk the walk.
Love the name calling, is that a form of cyber bullying? I guess if it furthers your cause it is OK. Once again Lois you let these bitter people bring you down to their level. I guess if don't have anything intellectual to state name calling will suffice. MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL THE CYBER BULLIES MAY YOU NEVER RUN OUT OF WITTY NICKNAMES!!!
Because of the efforts of a few Peru citizens I believe the skating rink is finally being prepared to open. It's just wrong that we can't seem to stay on top of these things ourselves.
What's up with the LP "coach" that got asked to turn in his resgination and then was "turned over to police." That sounds like an arrest to me and neither the school nor our local paper are saying what the incident was that prompted this. If he was arrested, that is news and should be reported. Any other person that is arrested gets his / her name and the charge in the paper. What is so special here?
Amen 4:31. I would rahter deal with city officials anytime than put up with the nasty comments on here. Now if Lois posts this, watch me get called an "insider" who wants the "status quo". Lol
With regards to the ice rink whose responsibilty is it?? The rec board, city superintendent, one of the committees? Seems to be no one, although it should be one of the aforesaid. Everyone was probably too busy acquiring signatures or planning the new pickleball court.
The ice skating rink is the direct responsibility of the public works employees, under the direction of foreman Jim Sittler, who is under the direction of Sean Mikos, who is under the direction of Scott Harl.
Is it asking too much of the Township officials to start doing their jobs of providing aid for the many in Peru that have housing problems, food shortage, heating bills? Instead they have placed a priority into getting signatures for a some petition. To much politics from the group and to little effort on helping those that they were elected to help. What about the PADS shelter? No assistance from the township?
Get a clue 10:12. Peru Township has no involvement in "getting petitions". You don't know what your trying to talk about so knock it off. You would probably be the first to complain if you thought the township was handing out "too much" assistance.
10:12 a lot of Peru residents are having trouble paying their electric bill. I heard the head of electrical Dept shuts off there power off during this time of year. I was told he was pissed off at Bartley because he has a heart and is willing to work with them.
Utilities cannot disconnect power during the winter months. HUD has several programs to pay the utility bills for low income people. Those that are receiving assistance (LINK, Section 8, etc.) should already be briefed on these programs. The 11:31 comment is unfounded and simply meant to instigate discontent. Or... maybe 11:31 is talking about the people that have the means to pay their bill but are consistently 60 to 90 days late because they don't know how to prioritize.
10:12 It should read Township officials Weberski, Mitchell work for the petition. While assistance waits.
11:26 - you are a mean person. I bet you got punched in the nose a lot when you where a kid.
Too much assistance from the Township? Now that is funny. Last article in the news was that the Township was known for the least amount of aid and the highest salaries. And nothing has changed, salaries for the Township officials will only have a modest increase. Not bad for the Township with the highest salaried positions to take only a modest increase. I am not saying its wrong to get rid of the City Council. But its better PR to have Township officials work on this petition drive while not focusing on their own lack of action as a office holder for the Township. While assistance awaits and high salaries continue.
Only the Supervisor controls the purse strings at TWP...He is arrogant and has no clue how to take care township people
Is Dankert in payroll what lopsided article, poorly written and definitely edited
1:36 you are wrong they can turn your power off when the temp is over 32 degrees. All you have to do is call the City Clerk Monday! He will confirm it! He can explain it in more detail.
There are two basic limits to cutting off someone’s power under Illinois law. One applies whenever it’s cold, the other during specified “winter” months.
The cold weather law absolutely prohibits disconnections whenever it’s cold. The winter rules restrict, but don’t absolutely prohibit, disconnections between December 1 and March 31.
The two separate laws take into account that cold and winter aren’t always the same thing. It’s not always cold during the winter, and winter isn’t the only time it gets cold.
The cold weather law prohibits cuts whenever it’s going to be 32 degrees or colder. If the “official” National Weather Service forecast says it will be 32 degrees or colder at any time during the 24 hours after a scheduled cut, or over the following weekend or holiday, your power can’t be cut off. That saves you from being stuck in the cold without power.
This 32 degree rule applies year-round, so it prevents power shut-offs during any cold snaps in September or May.
Special “winter rules” apply to any disconnection a power company wants to try between December 1 and March 31. Fortunately, many power companies just don’t do disconnections during those winter months, since they don’t want to mess with watching the forecast. But if they really want to disconnect you in the winter, and the weatherman cooperates, power companies then have to give certain notices and offer a deferred payment plan before shutting you off.
A deferred payment plan gives you a chance to avoid disconnection by giving you more time to pay. It’s a written agreement that requires you to pay off your back bill over time while paying your new bills on time.
If you miss payments after setting up a deferred payment plan, the power company has to let you catch up on your payment agreement before shutting you off. That’s called reinstating, and means your payments on both the back and current bills get completely back on schedule
It’s important to note that these laws don’t apply to power cooperatives, or to municipal power companies. Co-ops and city utilities can follow their own rules, but they’re generally unregulated by Illinois law.
Two final tidbits from the utility regulations: Your payment isn’t late if it’s received within 2 business days of the due date. And if your payment is late, you’re entitled to one waiver of late fees every 12 months.
9:15 so your sayin the City of Peru has shut the power off on some Peru residents this Month?
308 the Democrats who lost and Hocking gave themselves the raise. It's set for four years and can't be voted on till 2017. That's true! It's Hockings who doesn't help the needy. You should attend the monthly township meeting if you think more should be done for the needy. Your voice will be heard but Hocking will get pissed off. Sounds just like Hurl and the some of the alderman act. Lack of respect......
Out with the OLD and in with the NEW. The trouble is, the OLD-School Peru "movers and shakers" have solidified their position so firmly that you either have to make a deal with the devil to be heard or wait for one of them to pass on. I'm going to be honest here so don't jump down my throat. The economy in the "Illinois Valley" has fallen apart. The voting base is predominately retired. This new group of retirees is a selfish group. These "Boomers" can't hold a candle to their parents generation. The "Boomers" inherited the most robust manufacturing economy ever and sold it off to China to save $2 on a shirt. The "Boomers" created the welfare state. The "Boomers" are responsible for "pay to play" in politics. Look at how the retired "Boomer" votes - They vote to get things from government. Look at our roads and utilities - the "Boomers" destroyed the greatest highway system in the world. Our cities are falling apart because "Boomers" are "living on a fixed income" and should not have to pay taxes. So the largest generation is living off the backs of ever decreasing young workers - making us pay for their "hurry canes", viagra, hoveround scooters, and catheters. I had a day off last week and decided to watch some day time TV - my god, is there no end to the medical products that "you don't pay a dime for, we will bill medicare directly"!!!
Back to the point - Peru voters are set in their ways. They are OLD and vote for OLD people that have not had an original idea since Carter was in office. Every time a young person tries to get involved - they slam the door shut becasue they are afraid of the NEW. The "Booomer Voters" want everything the way it was in 1976! Beer Gardens, Fireworks, Baseball Games, and shopping at KMart. The last of the baby boomers was born in 1964 - so we got to put up with their crap for another 50 years possibly!
Very nice job of lumping an entire generation of millions of people together 8:59. Pathetic comment.
It might be pathetic - but it is entirely true. The Baby Boomers are the most selfish people to ever exist.
yes! and it is time for those boomers to start paying. The State of Illinois is flat busted broke! The very least they can do is start taxing the retirement income of the Baby Boomers. And no more homestead tax exemption on property! They need to pay their fair share!
Make sure you start with the unions. No benefits!! That should help get things back on its feet!
4:04 & 8:59
Lack of respect? don't look in the mirror!
Health benefits should have nothing to do with your job. Everyone should get healthcare insurance just like they get automobile insurance. Obabma missed this point entirely. Until employer based insurance is done away with - Obamacare will fail.
10:04 You are correct. Everyone should have to pay for their own insurance (100%) no freebees. Pick your deductible and pay the premium.
lets all try to work at walmart? some of us are willing to work for more.
Anyone who believes there should be a free global market has no common sense. Our elite economist have made this country into an economic mess. There will never be equality in a free economy. Countries do not play by those rules. All working Americans should unite. Our economic ememy is China, India, and many more. There is no EPA regs, no work comp, no min wage, no OSHA, and many more regulations. When Bill Clinton passed NAFTA, then the American company exodus started to explode. Bush did nothing. Obama debated Hillary on this and has done nothing too. We need to stop bashing the American worker over who is union and non union.
Maybe we should send the union organizers to China, India, and Mexico. Kill two birds with one stone so to speak.
1:48 I think you are one of those who want the freebees.
Made a post last night defending baby boomers. Did it get lost in space?
Baby boomers paid into social security their entire lives and will be lucky to see a dime of it by the time some of them retire. Make Congress pay into Social Security and see Social Security rebound in no time.
Ok, will attempt to repost. Baby boomers have paid in all this time with the expectation of getting some of that money back via AS benefits. Yet this same group is taking care of elderly parents, kids and grandkids moving back home, free babysitting, extra grocery bills, supplying insurance and transportation.. What about those out there now that prefer to party or play video games all night, sleep all day and then can't get up for a job? Baby boomers? They've paid their due.
6:30 WELL SAID!
slander, liable, adding and abeting that allthis blog is I think legislation is forthcoming state federal levels to take these crap pushers to task be carefull you dumb cans will be drinking the koolaid
Does anyone remember the Peru High Society Youth Center and the Lady who was in charge of it. Very determined Lady she was. One time a Member of the PPD placed a overtime parking ticket on her automobiles windshield. Upon finding this overtime ticket she went into the local pool hall and purchased illegal gambling tickets. She than went to the Peru Police department and threw the parking ticket on the desk in front of a police officer followed by the illegal gambling tickets telling the police officer "I'll pay this (parking ticket) when you take care of these(illegal gambling tickets)". This took place approximately 50 years ago and state and federal plus city laws were in effect before than and have always been since. Now you inform the blog that new laws are going to be made when the old ones have never been enforced by any level of government in Peru for any permanent time frame.
Sincerely, analyze the history of the situation since the original owners of the pool hall it has been owned by three different owners and the same illegalities are still in existence as they are at several other locations. All levels of law enforcement are aware of these location, drive by them several times a day and do nothing about it for all these years and yet you think that participants who write about the long lasting corruption should have a fear of laws that are not even in existence when existing laws are not enforced. Normally, with a question mark? It is thought that this also would be associated with someone getting a payoff. After all these years those who have made fortunes off of these illegal activities should build a swimming pool for the City of Peru with a small share of their enormous bankrolls. Most have no clue as to how much money is involved and who is involved.
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