Update: August 21, 2006
Governor Blagojevich's office referred my complaints about the Village of South Holland in March of 2006. After having my complaint for 5 months and after I have complained to Ms. Marian Honel, Fair Housing Division Manager, of the Illinois Department of Human Rights (IDHR) releases this ridiculous and nefarious statement. Complaint letters about the Village of South Holland are posted below also. IDHR should not have dismissed this complaint without an investigation. IDHR request I acquire "direct evidence" to assure discrimination. If IDHR had investigated the issues and requested documentation of "simarily situated" individuals, they would have their "direct evidence." This is how the "common" voters are treated. Entities such as the Village of South Holland can definitely discriminate at random now.
Update: August 16, 2006
I received a delination notice from one of Governor Blagojevich's Investigative Offices' stating "Your complaint regarding the South Holland, Illinois, Police Department does not allege misconduct by a state agency under our jurisdiction because the village is not a state agency. You may want to contact the Office of Cook County State's Attorney, Criminal Prosecutions Unit, (773) 869-2700, or the Illinois Attorney General, at (312) 814-3000. When I filled out my complaint for this entity it expressly asked if they can have permission to forward my material to the appropriate agency/department if my complaint did not fall under their jurisdiction. I stated yes in my complaint. Yet, they write me telling me to contact another agency. I will contact both entities. This is how Blagojevich's agencies operate. Business as usual.
Update: August 15, 2006
ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RIGHTS
Rod R. Blagojevich, Governor
Rocco Claps, Director
August 4, 2006
Fred L. Nance, Jr.
Re: Mail inquiries about South Holland Police Department and the Village of South Holland
Dear Mr. Nance:
I received your letter, dated July 30, 2006, in which you reference issues that you included in your letter to the Department on June 4, 2006, specifically regarding South Holland Police Departments failure to act on alleged threats of bodily harm to you by your neighbor, and your neighbor placing a boundary marker between your properties.
In response to the above inquiry, I regret to inform you that the Department of Human Rights has no authority over local police departments; and therefore has no jurisdiction to investigate a complaint against the South Holland Police Department.
You referenced in your letter that you wanted to know about the Department’s action on your issues against the Village of South Holland.
I have reviewed all your correspondence sent to the Department regarding your complaints, both against the South Holland Police Department and the Village of South Holland. For the reasons mentioned above, the Department cannot investigate any of the matters you raised against the South Holland Police Department, since we not have jurisdiction to do so. A number of issues you raised with the Department and were referenced in your correspondence to various public officials, occurring in 2002 through the early part of 2005, are time barred for filing, irrespective of whether the Department would otherwise have jurisdiction over the issues, since the statute of limitation for filing is one year prior to the filing date on real estate transaction matters, and 180 days on all other jurisdictions.
There are two issues, however, which are not time barred, and which do relate to the real estate transactions section of the Human Rights Act-( 1) the matter of your being issued an inspection and repair notice by the Village of South Holland Department of Planning, Development & Code Enforcement, on August 23, 2005 and (2) the issuance of a warning notice to cut off your water, on December 2, 2005, from the Village of South Holland Water Department. Your receipt of these adverse notices, in and of themselves, however, is not a sufficient basis for the Department to conduct an investigation, there must be an allegation of either direct or comparative evidence, which, if proven, would show that they were issued to you because of your membership in a class of persons, protected under the Human Rights Act, ex.-race, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, physical or mental handicap or familial status, or you were retaliated against for having previously filed a discrimination charge or for having previously opposed discrimination. In as much as you did not allege either direct or comparative evidence to show how you were discriminated against or retaliated against, the Department, has not taken any action on these matters.
If you are able to allege a discriminatory or retaliatory basis for the above actions, and are able to show by direct evidence or by comparison, that similarly situated persons, not of your protected class were treated more favorably under the same or similar circumstances, then the Department could initiate a charge on your behalf.
If you wish to initiate such a charge on these issues, please provide us a statement in writing, identifying the discriminatory or retaliatory basis you are alleging, and the direct or comparative evidence that would show the connection between the issuance of the adverse notices and the discriminatory or retaliatory bases you are alleging.
If you should have any questions, please free to call me at (312) 814-1992.
Sincerely,
Sanley R. Moen
Investigator
Fair Housing Division
100W. Randolph Street, Suite 10-100, Chicago, IL 60601, 312-814-6200, 312-263-1579 (TDD), 312-814-6251(FAX), 800-662-3942
222 South College Street, Room lOlA, Springfield, IL 62704, 217-785-5100, 217-785-5125 (TDD)
2309 West Main Street, Marion, IL 62959, 618-993-7463, 618-993-7464 (Fax)
June 4, 2006
Illinois Department of Human Rights
Mr. Stan Moen, Investigator
Ms. Marian Honel, Manager, Fair Housing Division
100 West Randolph Street, Suite 10-100
Chicago, Illinois 60601
Re: Control #06M0321.08
Nance v. Village of South Holland
Mr. Moen:
On Saturday, June 3, 2006, my neighbor Celeste threatened me with bodily harm because I requested she restrain from putting water on my car. I informed Celeste last Sunday, May 28, 2006, she put water on my car while watering her grass. I parked my car in my driveway after washing it. My car was parked approximately 20 feet from my property line in my driveway. My car was parked in the same position Saturday while Celeste was watering her grass again. Celeste, who is White (Caucasian), informed me, Fred who is Black (African- American), she could do whatever she wants to do meaning she can put water on my car if that’s what she wants to do.
Celeste informed me she was not afraid of me. Celeste informed me she personally knew a police officer who would take care of me. Celeste informed me she had two sons, and when they came home she was going to call them telling them to come over to her house and to take care of me. Our neighbor, who lives in the house south of Celeste, heard the whole conversation.
I did not go to the South Holland Police Department (SHPD) because when I complained of another incident with this “white” woman SHPD ignored my complaint. I wrote a letter on October 10, 2005 addressing it to the Mayor of South Holland, the Chief of Police and the Deputy Chief of Police explaining the incident between Celeste and I. (letter attached)
These individuals did not respond to the letter of October 10, 2005. The message they send to an individual like Celeste is “she can do whatever she wants to do to a Black family.” In our social world this is called, “white privilege”, which is a form of discrimination if no action is taken to deter the proposed “privilege.”
The letter of October 10, 2005 talked about my daughter retrieving her basketball from Celeste’s yard. Celeste has a basketball apparatus attached to her property. I am sure her “boys” played basketball and retrieved their balls many times while they were growing up. It is only when my “black” family retrieves their balls we are accused of trespassing. This is what SHPD informed me my daughter could be accused of while retrieving her basketball from Celeste’s yard.
Therefore, I request to supplement my issues against South Holland with this complaint. Celeste does a lot of things which are offensive to her neighbors. Her neighbors choose to ignore her. Her neighbors are “black.” My “black” neighbor, who lives just south of Celeste, witnessed the encounter I had on Saturday with Celeste.
This is part and partial of the disparate treatment of blacks in South Holland. This is not an isolated incident.
Respectfully submitted,
Fred L Nance Jr., ABD, MA, CADC, NCRS
cc: South Holland – Mayor Don DeGraff, Chief of Police Warren Millsaps, Deputy Chief of Police Hollis Dorrough (fax copies only including Ms. Honel and Mr. Moen
http://clickforjusticeandequality.blogspot.com/ C.L.I.C.K. for Justice and Equality
October 10, 2005
Mr. Don DeGraff, Mayor of South Holland
16226 Wassau Ave.
South Holland, Illinois 60473
Mr. Warren Millsaps
Chief of Police, South Holland
16220 Wausau Ave.
South Holland, Illinois 60473
Mr. Hollis Dorrough, Deputy Chief
South Holland Police Department
16220 Wausau Avenue
South Holland, Illinois 60473
On October 10, 2005 at approximately 11:05 am I, Fred L Nance Jr., went to the South Holland Police Department (SHPD) to file a complaint against my neighbor, who lives at 17245 South Evans, South Holland, Illinois, 60473. The complaint I requested was for harassment and intimidation of my daughter, Kristina Gaston age 11. After waiting in their foyer for about 30 minutes (approximately 11:35 pm), Officer Staples came out to discuss this matter. Officer Staples had entered the police station about 15 minutes before speaking with me, approximately 11:20 am.
I explained to Officer Staples my daughter plays basketball for her school and an outside team. I explained my daughter practices on her basketball hoop in our driveway. I informed Officer Staples my daughter’s basketball sometimes bounces off the rim of her hoop rolling into my neighbor’s grass. I informed Officer Staples my neighbor has consistently harassed and intimidated my daughter about the ball rolling on her grass. Officer Staples never asked me what did your neighbor say to your daughter or how did she harass and intimidate her.
Officer Staples informed me my neighbor could file charges against me and my daughter for “criminal trespass” to property. Officer Staples stated my neighbor would have more validity to her complaint. Officer Staples informed me I had no validity to my claim of harassment or intimidation because my daughter is wrong for letting her basketball roll in the neighbor’s grass. This is ludicrous. I informed Officer Staples this issue can escalate into a bad situation. He just shrugged his shoulders.
I believe the service and information I received from SHPD is retaliatory in nature due to the reports I have made against SHPD. It is my belief SHPD is purposely negating any allegations I bring to this department. Therefore, I request a written statement or intervention by a senior officer, such as a Lieutenant or Sergeant, as to how an issue like this can be resolved before it escalates into something else.
Thank you.
Fred Nance Jr.
cc: http://clickforjusticeandequality.blogspot.com/
August 10, 2005
Senator James Meeks, 15th District
M121 Capitol Bldg.
Springfield, Illinois 62706
Re: South Holland Police Department & Public Works
Senator Meeks:
On August 9, 2005, the South Holland Police Department (SHPD) posted on trees and other public poles in the area of my home, which is 17239 Evans Avenue, signs stating, “ No Parking 6:00 AM to 6 PM Monday thru Saturday by Police Order.” There is no designated time frame for when parking will be restored or where to park.
A resident must ride around looking for trees or other poles where signs are not posted taking a chance to park their cars. I called SHPD requesting information about the signs and where to park. I have talked to other residents who have called SHPD requesting information on where to park. It appears we are given the same information, and that is to try to find parking somewhere.
There was letter generated by the South Holland Public Works department informing the residents of South Holland that work will be done on the streets, curbs, and some driveways. It did not inform us that we would not have access to park on the streets where we live. Of course we cannot park in some of our driveways because of the repairs to the driveways and the curb attached to it. Not all driveways are being worked on my street. Not all curbs and streets are being worked on my street. There is plenty of parking in spaces that are not being worked on my street. The South Holland Public Works department has been working on my street and streets surrounding the area for about 4 weeks. All of a sudden SHPD has put signs up restricting our parking. Why weren’t the signs posted when work first began on my street and the surrounding streets of my neighborhood?
I called SHPD on August 9, 2005 at approximately 7:15 pm stating that the signs described above were posted on both sides of the street, and requesting information on where are the residents supposed to park. The officer I spoke to stated she was not aware of the signs. I asked to speak to the duty officer. She informed me Lt. Olson was the duty officer. She put me into his voice mail. I left a message on his voice mail requesting a return call to discuss this issue. No one called me from SHPD. It is apparent they are ignoring my call and request for information.
I awoke this morning, August 10, 2005, viewing the employees of South Holland Public Works department parking their cars on the streets where the signs are posted stating no parking for the residents.
Please address this issue and respond.
Thank you.
Fred L Nance Jr., ABD, MA, CADC, NCRS
cc: Mr. Frank Knittle, South Holland Public Works
Mr. Don DeGraff, Mayor of South Holland
Mr. Warrren Millsaps, Chief of Police
Senator Barack Obama
August 26, 2005
Senator James Meeks, 15th District
M121 Capitol Bldg.
Springfield, Illinois 62706
Re: Village of South Holland Department of Planning, Development, & Code Enforcement
Senator:
I, Fred L Nance Jr., have written you, U.S. Representative Jesse L. Jackson Jr., Senator Barack Obama, and Illinois State Representative David Miller on many occasions about how South Holland racially profiles and discriminates against its African American population. Most recently I wrote a letter to you, copying Senator Obama, Mayor DeGraff, Mr. Knittle, and Mr. Millsaps dated August 10, 2005, reporting how South Holland’s Public Works department facilitated the paving of our streets restricting parking to its residents by “police order.” Because you and other State Representatives have not responded to my needs as one of your constituents, retaliation and discrimination has taken place against me. Frank Knittle directs South Holland’s Department of Planning, Development, & Code Enforcement and Public Works.
On August 25, 2005 I received an Inspection and Repair Notice from the Village of South Holland’s Department of Planning, Development, & Code Enforcement stating an inspection was made on August 23, 2005 of my residence. The supposed violation is about cutting my grass, prepare and paint the house trim, and repair to my shed. I will send the Inspection and Repair Notice by separate fax to everyone except to the people who sent it.
On August 26, 2005 at approximately 8:00 am, I went to my Attorney’s home and presented this issue. He stated it appears to be “Selective Enforcement”, which he says is a form of discrimination. I know you may be thinking if I have an attorney why am I alerting you or requesting your assistance. I am requesting your assistance because you, David Miller, Jesse Jackson Jr., and Senator Obama are my “elected” Illinois State and United State Representatives. You should know how the Village of South Holland operates, which is in your perspective Districts.
If an entity, such as the Village of South Holland operates with racial profiling, discrimination, and retaliation the Government of Illinois should restrict, if not prohibit, State and Federal funding on projects and other resources for this entity.
On August 26, 2005, at approximately 8:30 am, I met with Reginald Johnson, Virgil Jordan, and Frank E. Knittle of the South Holland Planning, Development, and Code Enforcement Department. I informed them that on August 23, 2005, the day of the inspection, I was home all day. I informed them that the Code Enforcement Officer, James Bruinsma, did not knock on my door or ring my bell before inspecting or examining my property. I told them I never saw this gentleman on my property. I informed them that the “repairs" mentioned in the Inspection Report were erroneous. I informed them I had cut my grass on August 24, 2005 as I usually do, which happens to a day before I received their notice. I informed them that it was my belief I was retaliated against because I wrote the letter on August 10, 2005. I informed them that it was my belief they are racially profiling me. I requested information on who ordered the inspection.
Mr. Knittle informed me he does not know his Inspectors’ route at any given time. He reports there is nothing in place for the inspectors’ to log out or in or give whereabouts at any given time. Mr. Knittle informed me that his Inspector’s “drive up and down the streets” looking at properties. I informed Mr. Knittle that if Inspector James Bruinsma “drove up and down my street” he could not have seen the grass in my backyard, which he reports was a violation of the South Holland Code.
I informed Mr. Knittle that if Inspector James Bruinsma “drove up and down my street” he could not have seen or known my shed needed some minor repairs. I informed Mr. Knittle my front lawn was not an issue with Inspector Bruinsma. I informed Mr. Knittle looking at my house “driving up and down the street” would not make the “average” person believe my house had code violations. I informed Mr. Knittle that someone from his office purposely, maliciously, and nefariously sent an Inspector to my home to investigate for “possible” code violations in response to my letter dated August 10, 2005. I was told that maybe one of my neighbors called in complaining about my property.
Now, the South Holland Planning, Development, and Code Enforcement managers want me to look at my neighbors and maybe start a fight with them for supposedly “reporting” me to them. The Planning Department stated to my wife, after I visited with them, that a neighbor reported I needed repairs to my property. I told my wife to not concern herself with this statement because the Planning Department is trying to shift the weight to our neighbors.
I asked Mr. Knittle if Mr. Bruinsma took pictures of his allegations. Mr. Knittle informed me that he did not know. I would think the supervisor of such an operation would know how his employees operate and their ethical behavior while on duty. The funding they get for this program should be severely restricted.
Regarding the letter dated August 10, 2005, Mr. Knittle informed me that the South Holland Police Department did not post the signs I complained about. Mr. Knittle reports the Contractors repairing the streets created and posted the signs illustrated on our streets stating, “No Parking 6:00 AM to 6 PM Monday thru Saturday by Police Order.” These signs were not by police order but by “Contractor” order. This is appalling that the Village of South Holland would allow companies they contract with to have such unethical practices, but it appears to mirror the practice of the Village of South Holland, therefore, it is okay. The Chief of Police for South Holland never responded to my letter. Therefore, he endorsed the behavior and character of the contractors.
I have requested Mr. Knittle conduct unbiased and unprejudicial inspection of my property if they deemed it appropriate after this type of retaliation. I informed him that the erroneous Inspection and Repair notice given by Inspector Bruinsma will not be satisfied. I informed Mr. Knittle that litigation may be pending for South Holland’s “Selective Enforcement” of Inspection and Repair Notices to its residents.
I have much more to say on this issue but I wish to report it in a personal interview with one of you, my State Representatives, or with Pam Oliver of NBC/WMAQ. If the issues I have presented to you guys in the last 3 years about the Village of South Holland is not addressed, as you would address and “publicize” your own issues, then retaliation for your constituents will continue and despotism will flourish.
This is not an isolated incident. The Department of Planning, Development, and Code Enforcement Managers’ report to me of having Code violations on more than 165 residents of South Holland last month (July 2005). Are they raking the money in for the Village of South Holland or what?
More importantly, what are you guys going to do? I am calling for all that I copy this letter too, to act of behalf of justice and fairness. Are your constituents supposed to sit on their hands at the hand of oppression? What about the Senior Citizens? They are part of this scheme. The Senior Citizens are being impacted by this notorious regime. Again, What are you going to do? You have my address and phone number. I will place this issue on the Internet, along with alerting Pam Oliver of NBC/WMAQ.
Respectfully submitted,
Fred L Nance Jr., ABD, MA, CADC, NCRS
cc: Rod R. Blagojevich, Governor of Illinois
Senator Barack Obama
Illinois State Representative David Miller
U.S. Representative Jesse L. Jackson Jr.
Pam Oliver, NBC/WMAQ
Don DeGraff, Village of South Holland Mayor
Frank Knittle, Director of the Department of Planning, Development, and Code
Enforcement & Public Works
Warren Millsaps, Village of South Holland Chief of Police
Philip Cline, Superintendent of the Chicago Police Department
November 20, 2005
Mr. Don DeGraff, Mayor of South Holland
16226 Wausau Ave.
South Holland, Illinois 60473
Mr. Warren Millsaps
Chief of Police, South Holland
16220 Wausau Ave.
South Holland, Illinois 60473
Mr. Hollis Dorrough, Deputy Chief
South Holland Police Department
16220 Wausau Avenue
South Holland, Illinois 60473
Gentlemen:
I, Fred Nance Jr., received a letter from the Village of South Holland on Saturday, November 19, 2005 dated November 15, 2005. It reports, according to your Village’s ordinance (Sec.10 Article IV), “every person residing within the Village or whose principal offices are within the Village, is required to purchase and display a Village license on all motor vehicles registered to that person and/or operated on any public street or highway in the Village.” This letter targets my 97 Mercury Tracer, license plate PHBR17.
There was no name attached to this letter. I wonder what coward would write something and not put their name on it. Nevertheless, your office is retaliating against me for my writings against the nefarious and wicked administration of the Village of South Holland. The person who wrote this letter will probably report they are doing their job. If they were doing their job, they would have investigated and researched the matter before targeting me for their retaliation. This form of retaliation will not stop my efforts in alerting the community, my Illinois State Representatives, and our social world of the corrupt nature of the Village of South Holland.
If the person who authored this letter would have done his research, he would have found the 97 Mercury Tracer was involved in an accident in August of 2004 in Posen Illinois and was totaled. An accident report was filled out and forwarded to Springfield, Illinois, our Capitol. The car only had liability insurance coverage. The repairs to the vehicle are tremendous. There is no money in the coffer to pay for such an expense.
Nevertheless, sending this threatening letter to me is ridiculous and nefarious. It is clear to me it is retaliation for my writings about the despicable character and behavior of the Village of South Holland. The Mercury Tracer is not parked on any South Holland street. It is not parked on any Illinois street. It is not drivable.
Therefore, I will publish and post this comment this writing on my website at: http://clickforjusticeandequality.blogspot.com/. I will also type below, verbatim, the letter I received from the Village of South Holland’s “ghost.”
Fred L Nance Jr., ABD, MA, CADC, NCRS
Village of South Holland
16226 Wausau Avenue
South Holland, IL 60473
November 15, 2005
FRED NANCE JR.
17239 EVANS
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL 60473
Dear FRED NANCE JR:
Village ordinance (Sec. 10 Article IV) requires that every person residing within the Village or whose principal offices are within the Village, is required to purchase and display a Village license on all motor vehicles registered to that person and/or operated on any public street or highway in the Village.
A recent check of our records indicates that you are the owner of a(n) 97 MERCURY TRACER with Illinois license PHBR17 registered at 17239 EVANS for which a 2005 Village of South Holland sticker has not been purchased.
Accordingly, you are hereby notified that you must purchase and display a sticker for the above referenced vehicle within 10 days, NO LATER THAN FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2005. If you purchase the sticker by November 25, 2005, your name will not be forwarded to the Police Department for further action. If not, a ticket may be issued by the SOUTH HOLLAND POLICE DEPARTMENT which could lead to fines, court costs, and the loss of our driver’s license. Please be advised however, that you are currently in violation of the Village ordinance and may still receive a ticket until you purchase and display a valid vehicle sticker.
If you no longer own this vehicle, own another vehicle that has taken its place, or feel any of the information provided is incorrect, please call the Collector’s Office at 210-2900 so we can update our records.
Please be advised that late fees will be applied to the purchase of this sticker as provided for in the Village ordinance.
The vehicle sticker may be purchased at the Collector’s office in the Village Hall at 16226 Wausau Avenue. The office is open from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., Monday thru Friday, and from 8:00 A.M. to Noon on Saturday. The phone number at the Village Hall is 210-2900 if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
Village of South Holland
I will forward this response to following Illinois State Representatives. This writing will be published and posted on my website. I am glad to report my website has been viewed around the world. I am getting hits from Africa, Germany, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and a number of other States within our borders. This writing will be faxed to the Gentlemen listed above in the caption of this letter and to the Illinois State Representatives.
Respectfully submitted,
Fred L Nance Jr., ABD, MA, CADC, NCRS
cc: United States Senator Barack Obama
Illinois State Senator James Meeks
Illinois State Representative David Miller
Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich
Illinois Secretary of State
December 2, 2005
Mr. Don DeGraff, Mayor of South Holland
16226 Wausau Ave.
South Holland, Illinois 60473
Re: South Holland’s Harassment, Retaliation, and Discrimination: Here we go again
Mr. DeGraff:
Do you know what your departments are doing? Does the Village of South Holland believe they can keep on harassing, intimidating, and discriminating against my family and me? I will seek legal counsel to sue the Village of South Holland. The Village of South Holland is not demanding every citizen living in South Holland to be subject to this type of madness. This is intentional discrimination, harassment, and intimidation.
On December 2, 2005, I received “a bright red letter” stating, “Water Shut-off Notice” from the Village of South Holland. It reports I have a past due balance of $36.73, and a current balance of $33.68. The notice states, in part, “If the Total Now Due is not paid in full by the 20th of the month, your water service will be automatically suspended within 48 hours without further notice.” Sir, the current balance of $33.68 is not due until December 20, 2005, yet your letter infers we owe this balance now. How can the Village of South Holland make a statement as “Total Now Due” when it is not due until December 20, 2005? The Village of South Holland is bogus.
The Village of South Holland reports my past due balance of $36.73 is from October 21, 2005 to November 20, 2005. The Village of South Holland reports my current balance is $33.68. This $33.68 must cover the period of November 21, 2005 to December 20, 2005. The Village of South Holland has determined my family deserves a “Water Shut-off Notice” because of the above. I am sure everyone living in South Holland with similar water bills has not received a “Water Shut-off Notice.” This “Water Shut-off Notice” is not signed. I guess the same coward who sent the bogus, harassing, and intimidating letter about my car sent this letter. This coward has the same statement, as before, that is “Our records indicate….”
The Village of South Holland has targeted my family for harassment, intimidation, and discrimination. My regular bill issued on November 1, 2005 reports a balance of $53.83 and $36.73 due on November 20, 2005. We sent a check to the Village of South Holland on October 25, 2005 in the amount of $53.83. This left a balance of $36.73. This balance is 12 days late as of the date of this letter. I have not received a “regular” statement of the current amount owed of $33.68, as stated in the “Water Shut-off Notice.” Instead of receiving a “regular” statement with the past due balance and the current balance due, the Village of South Holland decided to punish, discriminate, harass, and intimidate me for publishing and posting my complaints against on my website.
It is real clear what the Village of South Holland has done. They believe if they continue to harass, intimidate, threaten, and discriminate against me I will move. I am not going anywhere.
We will pay $36.73 as we had planned on or about December 3, 2005. We will have a balance of $33.68. We refuse to be harassed, intimidated, and discriminated against by the Village of South Holland. The Village of South Holland’s “Water Shut-off Notice” states, in part, “If a shut-off occurs, to get your water service turned back on you must pay the Total Amount Due shown above, plus the $75 Turn-On Fee.” The Village of South Holland should get ready to shut my water off for the amount due of $33.68 on December 20, 2005.
I have been writing my Illinois State Representatives for months, Mr. James Meeks and Mr. David Miller for years about the issues I face daily with the Village of South Holland. It appears none of my Illinois State Representatives has responded to the Village of South Holland or me. If a constituent cannot get assistance from their State Representatives then someone else needs to have their seat. I am not an isolated incident with the Village of South Holland or of my Illinois State Representatives non-actions. Even Mr. Jesse White, the Illinois Secretary of State (read my letter of November 15, 2005 about the Village of South Holland posted on my website), has not responded to my previous letter faxed to his office, which impacts his office directly.
I will continue to publish and post my complaints against the Village of South Holland alerting my Illinois State Representatives. I will continue to inform the general public of the non-actions of my Illinois State Representatives. Voters need to know how they can be ignored because they attempt to fight for their Constitutional rights and Human Right to be left alone.
This would not be happening if my Illinois State Representatives acted. Their non-actions fuel the fires of ignorance. People, Mississippi is burning.
Respectfully submitted,
Fred L Nance Jr., ABD, MA, CADC, NCRS
cc: Fax copies sent to the following:
Mr. Don DeGraff, Mayor of South Holland (hard copy mailed)
United States Senator Barack Obama
Illinois State Senator James Meeks
Illinois State Representative David Miller
Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich
Illinois Secretary of State
http://clickforjusticeandequaltiy.blogspot.com/
P.S.
The Village of South Holland is so petty. This is all they can find on me. There is nothing to find.
This is a breakdown of my “Water” bill. The Village of South Holland bills its residents after usage. The bill will always be for the previous month.
For September 21, 2005 to October 20, 2005: Billing date November 1, 2005
Sewer Flat $ 0.38
Refuse Pickup 15.00
Sewer 3.29
Water 10.06
Total $36.73
For October 21, 2005 to November 20, 2000: Billing date December 1, 2005
Sewer Flat $ 0.38
Refuse Pickup 15.00
Sewer 2.82
Water 15.48
Total $33.68
The Village of South Holland is outrageous. Future vendors and business people beware. The World should know how they operate.
