Comments on: Al Fernandez: City Council Candidate [2009] http://elginite.org/blog/2009/02/09/al-fernandez-city-council-candidate/ Fri, 18 May 2012 12:53:25 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7.1 hourly 1 By: Al Fernandez http://elginite.org/blog/2009/02/09/al-fernandez-city-council-candidate/#comment-46168 Al Fernandez Mon, 23 Feb 2009 15:53:35 +0000 http://elginite.org/blog/2009/02/09/al-fernandez-city-council-candidate/#comment-46168 Sarah,the vehicle impound ordinance is widely used by many of the surrounding towns. Streamwood, Hanover Park, Schaumburg, Palatine, Hoffman Estates, Rolling Meadows,and many many more. The lawsuits that were triggered by it have been addressed and the ordinance has been modified. There have been no new lawsuits filed that I am aware, of in over two years. Same thing with the "house of nuisance" ordinance. Many towns have it in place and it works. It keeps gang members from "hanging out" at their friend's house because the fines are very high. It also keeps gang members from hanging around apartment complexes because the landlord is held accountable and usually kicks out whoever they are coming to visit because of the fines. As far as the e-verify system and checking contractors, I think its a good idea. Here is the problem I see with it. What's to keep a contractor who has 15 employees to submit only the names of 10 employees who have legal status here? 287g is also a good program, but once again we are at the mercy of ICE to set the parameters. I have connections with supervisors and agents that work with ICE and they are under strict directions from Washington on what qualifies for a deportation and what does not. Elgin can meet with the supervisors at ICE and talk to them until they are blue in the face, and it will not change until Washington changes the critirea for deportation. My ideas will target all criminals. It will target overcrowding. Make Elgin a safer community. These ordinances will generate revenue which can be used to combat the gang problem and help make our community safe. Criminal will not want to hang around here because it will become expensive for them. And these ordinances can be implemented right away. They have been used by many other towns successfully to address their gang problems. I have copies of these ordinances and would be willing to meet with anyone to discuss them. Please contact me at he6828@yahoo.com or through my website at citizensforalfernandez.org. My website now has a gang presentation that is informational and you can download it. Please take advantage of it. Al Fernandez Sarah,the vehicle impound ordinance is widely used by many of the surrounding towns. Streamwood, Hanover Park, Schaumburg, Palatine, Hoffman Estates, Rolling Meadows,and many many more. The lawsuits that were triggered by it have been addressed and the ordinance has been modified. There have been no new lawsuits filed that I am aware, of in over two years. Same thing with the “house of nuisance” ordinance. Many towns have it in place and it works. It keeps gang members from “hanging out” at their friend’s house because the fines are very high. It also keeps gang members from hanging around apartment complexes because the landlord is held accountable and usually kicks out whoever they are coming to visit because of the fines.

As far as the e-verify system and checking contractors, I think its a good idea. Here is the problem I see with it. What’s to keep a contractor who has 15 employees to submit only the names of 10 employees who have legal status here? 287g is also a good program, but once again we are at the mercy of ICE to set the parameters. I have connections with supervisors and agents that work with ICE and they are under strict directions from Washington on what qualifies for a deportation and what does not. Elgin can meet with the supervisors at ICE and talk to them until they are blue in the face, and it will not change until Washington changes the critirea for deportation.

My ideas will target all criminals. It will target overcrowding. Make Elgin a safer community. These ordinances will generate revenue which can be used to combat the gang problem and help make our community safe. Criminal will not want to hang around here because it will become expensive for them. And these ordinances can be implemented right away. They have been used by many other towns successfully to address their gang problems.

I have copies of these ordinances and would be willing to meet with anyone to discuss them. Please contact me at he6828@yahoo.com or through my website at citizensforalfernandez.org. My website now has a gang presentation that is informational and you can download it. Please take advantage of it.
Al Fernandez

]]> By: starshine http://elginite.org/blog/2009/02/09/al-fernandez-city-council-candidate/#comment-46167 starshine Mon, 23 Feb 2009 05:52:23 +0000 http://elginite.org/blog/2009/02/09/al-fernandez-city-council-candidate/#comment-46167 Sarah, I heard from an HR friend that the E-verify is not 100% accurate, that's the controversy. Now I have not research this and only talk to one person on it. 287g didn't the epd apply for this program but the waiting list is long or something like that? Sarah, I heard from an HR friend that the E-verify is not 100% accurate, that’s the controversy. Now I have not research this and only talk to one person on it. 287g didn’t the epd apply for this program but the waiting list is long or something like that?

]]> By: Sarah http://elginite.org/blog/2009/02/09/al-fernandez-city-council-candidate/#comment-46166 Sarah Mon, 23 Feb 2009 03:55:55 +0000 http://elginite.org/blog/2009/02/09/al-fernandez-city-council-candidate/#comment-46166 Hi Al, elgin uses the e-verify for city applicants, not for expanding it to city contracts and checking employers who hire people with city contracts. This is a great idea i spoke to Mike R. about. I hope its clear to you now. Also, elgin police do use the access program with ice but have no 287g nor did they apply for the 287g, Robins faxed the internal memo to me. We should have some of the officers in and trained in the 287g. Ice does set protocal, however, Robins and Prigge will tackle this more than you or the other candidates have brought out. You talk about law suits! You will have them if you advocate impounding someones car from not having their drivers license! Al, the constitution is already in place and allows for legal actions to be taken with illegal immigrants with legal means already being used, we dont need to be paranoid about lawsuits. Robins has brought up civil gang injuctions with our city attorneys. You seem like a very nice man, but new with some of this! Just adding some clarity, thanks. Hi Al, elgin uses the e-verify for city applicants, not for expanding it to city contracts and checking employers who hire people with city contracts. This is a great idea i spoke to Mike R. about. I hope its clear to you now. Also, elgin police do use the access program with ice but have no 287g nor did they apply for the 287g, Robins faxed the internal memo to me. We should have some of the officers in and trained in the 287g. Ice does set protocal, however, Robins and Prigge will tackle this more than you or the other candidates have brought out. You talk about law suits! You will have them if you advocate impounding someones car from not having their drivers license! Al, the constitution is already in place and allows for legal actions to be taken with illegal immigrants with legal means already being used, we dont need to be paranoid about lawsuits. Robins has brought up civil gang injuctions with our city attorneys. You seem like a very nice man, but new with some of this! Just adding some clarity, thanks.

]]> By: Al Fernandez http://elginite.org/blog/2009/02/09/al-fernandez-city-council-candidate/#comment-45954 Al Fernandez Thu, 19 Feb 2009 23:09:59 +0000 http://elginite.org/blog/2009/02/09/al-fernandez-city-council-candidate/#comment-45954 RS, thank you for the kind words. I would like to point out a few things to make things clearer for people. The AFLA endorsed candidates have nothing on their websites that is new or that I have not covered. One candidate advocates the use of E-Verify, ACCESS, and the 287G program. Elgin already uses E-Verify and ACCESS, and as far as the 287G program (that allows police officers to enforce immigration laws)Local law enforcement has to follow the guidelines and protocol that ICE sets. I believe in making Elgin a safe community for our children and for us. Let's use the laws that have been proven to work to remove gangs and criminals from other towns to our benefit. Let's avoid costly lawsuits. Let's pass the cost of enforcing our laws to the criminals by using the ordinances that I listed. And, if we arrest someone who falls within the parameters set by ICE for deportation let's use that as a tool also. I am also the only candidate with a Master's in Public Administration (Urban Management). I received my Master's from Northern Illinois University which is one of the top 3 schools in the nation for Public Administration. I have the training to work with the budget, local development, tax incentives, and all the other aspects of local government. I urge anyone with interest about my abilities or stands on issues to contact me personally, or if there is a group that would like to speak with me, I will be more than glad to set up a time to meet. Please contact me at he6828@yahoo.com or through my website, citizensforalfernandez.org. Thanks Al Fernandez RS, thank you for the kind words. I would like to point out a few things to make things clearer for people. The AFLA endorsed candidates have nothing on their websites that is new or that I have not covered. One candidate advocates the use of E-Verify, ACCESS, and the 287G program. Elgin already uses E-Verify and ACCESS, and as far as the 287G program (that allows police officers to enforce immigration laws)Local law enforcement has to follow the guidelines and protocol that ICE sets. I believe in making Elgin a safe community for our children and for us. Let’s use the laws that have been proven to work to remove gangs and criminals from other towns to our benefit. Let’s avoid costly lawsuits. Let’s pass the cost of enforcing our laws to the criminals by using the ordinances that I listed. And, if we arrest someone who falls within the parameters set by ICE for deportation let’s use that as a tool also.

I am also the only candidate with a Master’s in Public Administration (Urban Management). I received my Master’s from Northern Illinois University which is one of the top 3 schools in the nation for Public Administration. I have the training to work with the budget, local development, tax incentives, and all the other aspects of local government.

I urge anyone with interest about my abilities or stands on issues to contact me personally, or if there is a group that would like to speak with me, I will be more than glad to set up a time to meet. Please contact me at he6828@yahoo.com or through my website, citizensforalfernandez.org.
Thanks
Al Fernandez

]]> By: RS http://elginite.org/blog/2009/02/09/al-fernandez-city-council-candidate/#comment-45946 RS Thu, 19 Feb 2009 05:50:11 +0000 http://elginite.org/blog/2009/02/09/al-fernandez-city-council-candidate/#comment-45946 Mr. Fernandez, thank you for describing your position in detail. I think a lot of voters are just looking for a candidate to acknowledge that illegal immigration is in fact a problem for Elgin. With a mayor and possibly other council members who are actually in favor of illegal immigration, it would just be reassuring to know that a new councilman recognizes illegal immigration as something that is harmful rather than a boon for Elgin. As I said elsewhere, I like your position on term limits, your refusal to take money from the SEIU, and now that you have described it, I think your view on illegal immigration is reasonable. I think you have great potential as a reform-minded councilman, which is something that we really need. If you don’t make it in this election, I hope you will get an early start on the next city council election, build up a base of supporters, raise money and do all the things that are required to win in a competitive race. Mr. Fernandez, thank you for describing your position in detail.

I think a lot of voters are just looking for a candidate to acknowledge that illegal immigration is in fact a problem for Elgin. With a mayor and possibly other council members who are actually in favor of illegal immigration, it would just be reassuring to know that a new councilman recognizes illegal immigration as something that is harmful rather than a boon for Elgin.

As I said elsewhere, I like your position on term limits, your refusal to take money from the SEIU, and now that you have described it, I think your view on illegal immigration is reasonable. I think you have great potential as a reform-minded councilman, which is something that we really need.

If you don’t make it in this election, I hope you will get an early start on the next city council election, build up a base of supporters, raise money and do all the things that are required to win in a competitive race.

]]> By: Al Fernandez http://elginite.org/blog/2009/02/09/al-fernandez-city-council-candidate/#comment-45945 Al Fernandez Wed, 18 Feb 2009 16:16:06 +0000 http://elginite.org/blog/2009/02/09/al-fernandez-city-council-candidate/#comment-45945 Hi everyone, I've been watching this blog and just wanted to clarify an issue. Looks like I've been put in a group of candidates that are "soft" on the immigration issue. I believe that what most people are upset about is the crime and overcrowding issue in Elgin, which they equate, with the immigration issue. Yes, illegal immigration does use our resources, however, we must proceed with caution, as we do not want to generate lawsuits. I am the only candidate that has a concrete comprehensive plan to reduce gangs, crime, and overcrowding. Over the past 23 years I have worked in various specialties including a gang-tactical unit. I have compiled numerous statutes that are already instituted in other municipalities. These statutes work! My approach is very simple. Let's make it very expensive for criminals to operate in Elgin. Some of the ordinances that I am a proponent of are: A $500.00 impound fee on cars that are used in the commission of a crime (from not having a valid driver's license to any other violation of the law). If you get arrested and you are driving a car, you must pay this impound fee directly to the city before you can get your car back. A "House of Nuisance" ordinance, which holds home owners and landlords accountable for the actions of people who live in their residence, and also includes "loitering" in front of these houses by gang members. This will give the city the ability to fine the landlords or homeowners up to $1000.00. I also believe that in order for a landlord to rent property that they need to file the lease with the city. If people are in violation of their lease (meaning that they have more people residing in the apartment or house than are listed in the lease then the landlord will be subject to fines and sanctions. I understand that illegal immigration is hurting us, however, I also understand that as a local government we have to abide by the constitution and federal guidelines in order to avoid lawsuits. Lets work together and reduce gangs, crime and overcrowding in Elgin. I will be happy to speak with you individually or in a group anytime that is convenient. Please check my website out at citizensforalfernandez.org and you can contact me through there or at he6828@yahoo.com. Thank you, Al Fernandez Hi everyone, I’ve been watching this blog and just wanted to clarify an issue. Looks like I’ve been put in a group of candidates that are “soft” on the immigration issue. I believe that what most people are upset about is the crime and overcrowding issue in Elgin, which they equate, with the immigration issue. Yes, illegal immigration does use our resources, however, we must proceed with caution, as we do not want to generate lawsuits.

I am the only candidate that has a concrete comprehensive plan to reduce gangs, crime, and overcrowding. Over the past 23 years I have worked in various specialties including a gang-tactical unit. I have compiled numerous statutes that are already instituted in other municipalities. These statutes work!

My approach is very simple. Let’s make it very expensive for criminals to operate in Elgin. Some of the ordinances that I am a proponent of are: A $500.00 impound fee on cars that are used in the commission of a crime (from not having a valid driver’s license to any other violation of the law). If you get arrested and you are driving a car, you must pay this impound fee directly to the city before you can get your car back.

A “House of Nuisance” ordinance, which holds home owners and landlords accountable for the actions of people who live in their residence, and also includes “loitering” in front of these houses by gang members. This will give the city the ability to fine the landlords or homeowners up to $1000.00. I also believe that in order for a landlord to rent property that they need to file the lease with the city. If people are in violation of their lease (meaning that they have more people residing in the apartment or house than are listed in the lease then the landlord will be subject to fines and sanctions.

I understand that illegal immigration is hurting us, however, I also understand that as a local government we have to abide by the constitution and federal guidelines in order to avoid lawsuits. Lets work together and reduce gangs, crime and overcrowding in Elgin. I will be happy to speak with you individually or in a group anytime that is convenient. Please check my website out at citizensforalfernandez.org and you can contact me through there or at he6828@yahoo.com.

Thank you,
Al Fernandez

]]> By: Mike Robins IMPORTANT http://elginite.org/blog/2009/02/09/al-fernandez-city-council-candidate/#comment-45797 Mike Robins IMPORTANT Tue, 10 Feb 2009 18:08:47 +0000 http://elginite.org/blog/2009/02/09/al-fernandez-city-council-candidate/#comment-45797 Please refer to my blog section for recent post. Thankyou. Please refer to my blog section for recent post. Thankyou.

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