The most rural part of McHenry County is District 6.

The only candidate to send a press release is Republican primary challenger Larry Smith. (Nothing has been received from incumbents Michele Aavang and Ersel Schuster.)

Here is what Smith submitted:

Larry W. Smith, Republican Candidate for McHenry County Board District 6

My name is Larry W. Smith and I am your Republican candidate for the County Board District 6 seat.

Larry

I have been a self-employed business owner in McHenry County for over 30 years.

I recently sold my business and I now feel that I have the time and energy to devote to doing a good job for you as your representative on the County Board.

My business and life experiences are a great plus as a County Board Member representing you.

Past Experience

• Business owner and chief financial officer of 3 successful McHenry County businesses.
• Personally negotiated independent contractor agreements, employee contracts, benefit packages, etc.
• As a real estate franchise owner and builder, I have worked with government offices on all levels.
• As a licensed real estate appraiser I have helped clients with the protest of their real estate taxes, and have worked with the County Board of Appeals and other governmental agencies.

Present

• I am attending County Board meetings and reading the transcripts of past meetings, to be as well versed as possible about County Board business.
• I am a Real Estate Broker/Sales Consultant with Re/Max Plaza Realty.
• I am on the Board of Directors of an insurance company and am personally involved in company policy negotiations, labor negotiations, etc.
• I am a Farm Owner/Manager.

My goal as a County Board member will be to use my experience and what some have referred to as “my common sense approach” to represent the people of District 6 to the best of my ability.

I am an experienced decision maker who will bring a fresh perspective to the County Board.

I am an independent thinking Republican who will have a positive approach to County business that will be free of the bipartisan politics that has hindered good government in the past.

If you would like to learn more about me and my candidacy, please visit my website, (www.Vote-Smith.com).

I am asking for your support and vote on March 18th