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Some Consolidation Efforts Have Bipartisan Support

Several measures supporters say will drive value for taxpayers by addressing some consolidation recommendations has bipartisan support.

Among the four measures introduced Friday includes a bill to allow for voter referendum to consolidate governments while another would allow for easier township consolidations. Republican Senator Michael Connelly says businesses do what they can to find cost savings every year, something they hope to replicate in government.

Democratic Representative Jack Franks says lawmakers may not agree on all of the proposals, but there are things they can find common ground on because the current system of 7,000 units of government in Illinois is too bloated and unaccountable.

Franks says consolidating governments can also help keep property taxes low.

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