A press release from Independent candidate for McHenry County Sheriff Jim Harrison:
Let The Debates Begin!
WOODSTOCK, IL — Independent candidate for McHenry County Sheriff, Jim Harrison, is ready to take on opposition candidate Bill Prim, in a series of public debates for the benefit of McHenry County voters.
“Public debates are the best opportunity for the people of McHenry County to see and hear the candidates, side-by-side, as they discuss the issues facing the next Sheriff.
By comparing the qualifications and experience of the two candidates for Sheriff, voters can make an informed decision in November, and informed voters make better decisions,” Harrison said.
Harrison would like to see a series of debates throughout the County so more people can meet, hear, and evaluate the candidates. Media organizations, civic groups, community organizations, and other interested parties are encouraged to host debates in their communities.
Nearly 9,500 registered voters, from communities throughout McHenry County, signed petitions to have Harrison’s name placed on the ballot as an Independent candidate in the November 4, 2014 Sheriff’s election. Harrison will be the first Independent candidate to appear on the ballot for McHenry County Sheriff.
“The opposition agreed to debate me when I became a ‘certified candidate’ in the election, so now that that hurdle is behind us, let the debates begin,” Harrison said.
Gosh Jim do you plan on releasing those land records?
Why would there be any debates?
Prim already had a debate and informed the people of his intentions for the people of McHenry County and the future of the Sheriff’s department.He has told the people of his qualifications and experience during the debate with Zinke so why repeat things again?
People can just read the facebook pages on both candidates.
Harrison got over 9,000 signatures so I’m sure all those people will guarantee him all those votes.
The only reason to debate is IF Prim wanted to ask Harrison questions. If Prim doesn’t have questions then why debate?
If Harrison has questions for Prim then all he has to do is read his resume and qualifications etc.
It’s all on Prims facebook.
Debate and answer the same questions.
Ridiculous.
Sounds like Harrison wants to play lawyer.
No one is on trial here Harrison or do you want to litigate.
I would tell Harrison he should have been debating with Prim,and Zinke when there was the debate in the first place.
There seems to be lots of questions for people who are interested in making an informed decision.
Should the county continue to contract for Federal Detainees?
Is CALEA a good deal for taxpayers or should it be cut?
Should the jail keep doing business with Aramark?
Why was Harrison jailed in Lake County?
What, exactly, does Duncan think was wrong with Harrison selling the county his property across the street from the county building?
What did Prim do to stop misconduct by rogue cop? John Bueno?
How do the candidates feel about keeping CALEA?
Is either candidate subject to “undue influence” by the States Attorneys Office?
Does the MCSO need more buses or are we good?
How will they protect our rights and safety?
No, an hour of softball with Andy Zinke was not enough and nobody has seen Harrison debate at all. There are lots of important questions we need answers.
Been to too many of these.
Always been a waste of my time.
I say ask Prim and Harrison the questions directly.
Debates too controlled and not that informative.
I, being an old timer, have even seen Prim answer questions on his facebook.
Good avenue.
Thank my grandkids for getting me onboard with that.
Having several attorneys in my family, I have found that they are actors on a stage in court and they admit that.
Create an illusion an people will believe it.
I have no interest in hearing a lawyer yammer on.
Hey “Just Joe”, If there is nothing wrong with the transaction on those land records, release them.
Jim Harrison has been asked for those records over and over again.
If there is nothing to hide, then he should have no problem disclosing them to the tax payers….
Did Nygren and Pack get a cut on that deal.
Not accusing of course, just asking.
Harrison is old baggage from the Pack and Nygren Days.
Voting for Jim Harrison would be like taking many steps into the past.
Jim Harrison in my opinion, is too archaic and primitive in his ways.
Voting for Prim means new beginnings and taking down the Regime….
Release the land records Jim!
By the way, where was Harrison during the debates?
He had his opportunity.
Instead, he hid in the wings.
Duncan – Harrison was busy flipping parties!!
Just Joe…….Does MCSO need more buses ? Intelligent questions like that ? Harrison wants to grandstand……Perry Mason style. I already know that he spends money like it grows on trees……according to his quarterly report 4/1-6/30…..Harrison hired KNI COMMUNICATIONS INC. ( helped Obama too ) to help him with his campaign…….at a total of $ 9,478.00…..yes, I said NINE THOUSAND……to find out HOW TO WIN A CAMPAIGN ? WAY TOO MUCH MONEY ! Also, if he was truly invited to THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY DINNER…..it should have been free……why did he pay $160.00 ? Why did he not go to The Republican Party ? Why did he not go to the Crystal Lake Parade ? Joe, Tell Harrison that he better stick with his Fu Luck China Buffet in Harvard to have his meetings…….at least he wasn’t blowing money by eating there. If he truly wanted to debate, he would have ……as a Republican….with Zinke and Prim…. IF I SEE ONE MORE PICTURE OF HIM WITH HIS TONGUE HANGING OUT !
Let ME debate Harrison !
If people really wanted to ask questions then they should contact the individual candidate.
You say no one has seen Harrison debate, well who cares how he debates?
How he debates isn’t important.
I am sure both candidates are approachable and they can ask the question important to them.That makes more sense.
Also Harrison can have more meet & greets.
“FYI” was there popcorn?
Ya know that popcorn is very incriminating evidence….lol…
“Happy Trails To You” You go for it.
The right person for the right job! Just make sure you ask about the land deal and that famous popcorn…
I have a question………
How much butter CAN a person wipe off their face with a single sheet of Bounty?
Some may need a whole role of Bounty paper towels. l.o.l.
Ask Nygren, Zinke, Gordy and more….
My guess is that the paper towels come into the courthouse by the case full…
Just remember, when Nygren sits down he takes up the whole couch..
So unless, you want to be squashed, you better pick different seating in Gordy’s office…..
Gordy already has dibs on the popcorn throne…
Though, he will be abdicating that throne very soon…..
Any more questions?
In case your wondering, Zinke has dibs on the other couch.
And, by the way he does take up the whole thing……
I heard through the grapevine that Gordy had his office remodeled.
If that is true, now we all know why.
My goodness, there has to be enough room for everyone.
We wouldn’t want those special editions of “Let’s Make a Deal” and “The Price is right” to be disrupted for any reason.
Joe – the Buono case has been discussed and you can see the statement from July, 2013.
on this blog.
Cannot believe you did not do your homework or understand that the issue was addressed.
Just Harrison spin.
http://mchenrycountyblog.com/2013/07/08/independent-candidate-for-sheriff-jim-harrison-claims-republican-primary-candidate-bill-prim-ignored-des-plaines-police-beatings-gop-candidate-bill-prim-replies/
What a fun bunch you guys are!
I still have questions, debates are a great American tradition, Prim said he would debate Harrison, what does he have to lose by keeping his word?
“Just Joe” Where are the land records.
If there was nothing to hide Harrison would have produced them by now.
Just Joe apparently thinks this article from Harrison is important.
I don’t see any other people writing ” just Joe” l.o.l.
If you have questions then ask Prim yourself.
Also Just Joe is trying to keep these posts going to make some kind of point and I find it is an old lawyer trick I once saw.
Lets go on to another article that is more important.