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Articles From Marty Shanahan

The court cost conundrum By Marty Shanahan Local Government Law, January 2014 A discussion of the problems of complex and ever-escalating court costs for non-aggravated traffic tickets.
Legislation update By Marty Shanahan Local Government Law, November 2013 Recent legislation of interest to local government law attorneys.
Is it pointless for a municipality to adopt the international fire code? By Marty Shanahan Local Government Law, April 2013 There have been discussions throughout the state as to whether the International Fire Code provides fire prevention and safety standards equal to or higher than the National Fire Protection Association.
Video gaming—A good gamble for future municipal revenues? By Marty Shanahan Local Government Law, December 2012 In difficult economic times, a municipality may increase its revenue by simply allowing video gaming within its borders. Are municipalities willing to take that “chance” despite the stigma and possible ill effects of video gaming? Will the state reduce the amount of the Distributive Fund percentage allocated to the municipality, leaving the municipality with all of the problems and reduced or no benefits? A majority of Illinois municipalities seem to be willing to take the “gamble.”
Revenue sharing analysis for traffic citations By Marty Shanahan Local Government Law, January 2011 A look at how revenues are shared among the different departments within a municipality.
Cable TV—What should your municipality be doing? By Marty Shanahan, Jr. Local Government Law, March 2008 The Cable and Video Competition Law of 2007 permits cable service and video service providers to obtain State-issued authorization to provide cable service or video service.

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