County Board Candidate Anita Harmon Puts Up Web Site

Crystal Laker Anita Harmon did not get on the ballot for county board by running in the primary.

She was slated for the District 2 ballot by the Democratic Party after the primary, along with fellow Crystal Lake resident Jill Mawhinney.

Now, Harmon has launched a web site.

She calls is “McHenry County Tracker.”

I have been advised by 3 current County Board members that the financial reports prepared by the County are difficult to read and comprehend.

Here’s some of what she has posted (I have added paragraphs to make it easier to read on a screen):

That is not acceptable. I feel uneasy, as though we have not been fully represented regarding our County finances. Not only do I expect our Board Members to understand County Financial Reports, they should also be responsible for relaying the information to their constituents. (Transparent Government).

I want what you want…A County Government that considers your interests first in all matters:

  • County Budgets and Financial Reports,
  • Veteran Affairs,
  • Zoning Issues and
  • Transportation.

The finances behind our transportation issue, mainly the northern bypass, has yet to be secured. How will we pay for this and what are the costs or shared responsibilities involved with this project? While it is great that Manzullo secured matched funds from the State of Illinois, we are a long way off in securing the major funds needed to start this project.

We all need answers – SOON!

Please help me during this election by updating this website with your County concerns. I will work for you and value your input. Together, we can bring back trust and transparency to our local government.

Sincerely,

Anita Harmon Your McHenry County Board Candidate, District 2
Posted on April 21st, 2008 by admin

It should be noted that there is only one Democrat currently on the McHenry County Board, so Harmon must have gotten at least two Republicans to criticize the county’s financial reports.

Also of interest is the misstatement about the Western Bypass.

Harmon calls it the Northern Bypass.

The Northern Bypass was set aside by a county board-appointed committee in favor of the Western Bypass about which I assume her comments are aimed. Congressman Donald Manzullo obtained federal funds for the Western Bypass in two successive federal highway bills. The state has refused to provide the matching funds. Construction costs have escalated, of course, and Harmon is correct in saying that there is not yet enough money identified to build the bypass.


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