Mary McClellan Announces Candidacy for McHenry County Clerk

Posted on by September 8, 2013

A press release from Mary McClellan about her candidacy for the Republican nomination for McHenry County Clerk:

Mary McClellan Running for McHenry County Clerk

Having been involved in the community 22 years, I have long worked for positive goals related to  the community.

Mary McClellan

Mary McClellan

I served on the County Board this last year and it has become apparent to me how important these positions are and how important the unbiased ethical standards of a person who seeks elected office should be.

I will bring you a fair, unbiased, accurate, efficient and ethical standard in my everyday work for you.

I have brought fresh ideas and positive solutions to McHenry County Board I would now like the opportunity to bring the same to the County Clerks office.

During these difficult economic times, it is more important than ever to know who your elected officials are and what they stand for. I met many of you as I walked door to door. It is great to discuss the issues and listen to your individual concerns. I am passionate about improving the quality of life and future of McHenry County.

I graduated from McHenry County College after returning to school as a single mother.

I then obtained my Bachelors Degree from National Lewis University in Business administration and went on to obtain my law degree from the John Marshall Law School in Chicago.

I attended school in the evening and worked full time all through the years I attended school. I met my husband here in McHenry County 22 years ago. We have raised our family and continue to have a vested interest in the community.

I have run a small business, worked my way through college. After law school I went to work for the McHenry County State’s Attorney’s office and worked side by side the County Board members.

I then went into private practice where I defended civil rights cases for the Sheriff of Cook County and other municipalities.  Additionally, as a states attorney we support the County Clerk in each election enforcing the election laws that provide a fair, unbiased, accurate and efficient election process.

I am currently defending Cook County in civil rights cases and helping to keep cost down as it pertains to litigation cases as well as labor and employment matters.

In addition, my duties entail the same election law support to provide an efficient election process for voters.

Along with my daily job duties I have served on the McHenry County Board using my vacation time to serve the people of McHenry County.

Public service continues to be an important part of my life and I look forward to serving the citizens of McHenry County . As an attorney I have had many opportunities to lead initiatives, provide input to a balanced budget, and interact with the community in different venues.

I intend on continuing to require diligence and dedication to fiscal responsibility, McHenry County has a budget of nearly $250,000,000 and it requires accountability to the citizens of McHenry County.

Anyone who knows me will tell you I am enthusiast and dedicated, I would like to give the Citizens of McHenry County my very best.

I would appreciate the opportunity to provide the citizens of McHenry County my dedication and support as their County Clerk.

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Also announced for the office is County Board member Nick Provenzano.