A press release from Huntley’s Skala:
MICHAEL SKALA FILES FOR DISTRICT 5 COUNTY BOARD SEAT
Mike Skala wanted to be last on the ballot in District 5's County Board race. He achieved that goal.
HUNTLEY….. Consolidated School District 158 Board President and local business owner Michael Skala filed petitions and paperwork today for seat on the McHenry County Board in District 5.
Skala, a life-long resident of McHenry County, has served on the District 158 Board for 14 years, with seven years as board president. He has also chaired the board’s finance, human resources, legislative, and buildings and grounds committees.
During his tenure on the board, Skala was one of two school board members statewide to serve on the General Assembly’s Impact Fee Task Force. He has also served as a delegate for the Illinois Association of School Boards.
“As a leader in District 158, I have worked very hard over the last 14 years to balance what is best for students with what is best for taxpayers,” Skala said. “I believe the skills I utilized in helping District 158 become the high achieving district it is today can also be used to help keep McHenry County a desirable and affordable place to live, work and raise a family.”
Skala is the president and owner of Innovative Component Sales, Inc., a design engineering company of electrical and mechanical assemblies, and ICS Flange, which distributes hardware. He operates offices in Huntley and Woodstock.
“These last few years have been financially trying, and I am keenly aware that businesses and families are having a hard time meeting financial obligations with a decreasing revenue stream,” said Skala.
“Just as residents of McHenry County have had to adjust their spending, I believe that McHenry County, through a zero-based budgeting process, can cut spending.
“When you look at new and creative ways to provide services and change the existing paradigm, savings can be realized.”
Skala is a 1989 graduate of Cary Grove High School and a 1994 graduate of Northern Illinois University. He holds a bachelors degree in Operational Management Information Systems.
“I enjoy serving the District 158 community, but believe it is time for me to take the next step and serve a larger portion of McHenry County”, Skala said. “I look forward to working on the important issues and sharing my ideas for a better future for the citizens of the County.”