During the primary campaign in the 112th, the issue of Ken Smith’s finances took hold.  The man makes over $80,000 a year, but didn’t bother paying a dime in taxpayer-backed loans to his business.  He also didn’t pay his taxes.  This isn’t fair, as many people would’ve had their businesses axed immediately, not years after this payment abuse began.

Despite my displeasure as a taxpayer who pays his taxes on time and in full, it is sad to see a fixture of South Side go.