Ev Evertsen, former Supervisor of Hartland Township, pointed out that the map showing township roads, which was requested at the first meeting, had not been provided. Then he compared Hartland Township’s budget with that of McHenry County government. “My township … Continue reading
The political action before the Fiesta Days Parade in McHenry on July 19th started at Perry Moy’s Plum Garden. It was close to the start of the parade. Outside Tina Hill wanted a photo of herself and McHenry Mayor Sue … Continue reading
We continue today looking at things political in Crystal Lake’s July 4th Parade–held on July 5th. McHenry County Board member Donna Kurtz rode on her Kurtzmobile. Her mother, former State Rep. and now District 155 High School Board member Rosemary … Continue reading
A press release from Jim Tobin: Downsizing Government in McHenry County Chicago – Taxpayers United of America (TUA) announces its endorsement of the McHenry County initiative to consolidate townships from 17 to 8. “There’s an exciting new trend in Illinois … Continue reading
Yesterday I basically lamented that proponents of township consolidation have not presented necessary homework. Before moving toward a change in governance, one should do a study estimating future costs with future benefits. Vividly I remember the pitch Governor Pat Quinn … Continue reading
As reported Friday in the article “Republicans Celebrate Non-Partisan Victories in Woodstock,” Bob Anderson was soliciting endorsements for a township consolidation referendum. I told him I wanted to see a cost-benefit study first. In other words, if I were on … Continue reading
It was pizza, cake and Joyce Story fudge that Republicans ate at the Woodstock VFW Thursday night. They were celebrating the accomplishments of Republicans who won non-partisan races, such as McHenry County College Trustee. Vice Chairman Andrew Gasser announced that … Continue reading
Republican Precinct Committeeman Bob Anderson and two of his allies who want to pursue consolidation of the one school Harrison District 36 seem to be heading toward a split decision. Anderson is leading a write-in candidate for the two-year term, … Continue reading
Lot’s of political articles over the Easter Weekend: McHenry Aldermanic Candidate Scott Curry’s Literature Matthew Hardt MCC Campaign Piece FRG College Student Janna Wing Works Precinct on Spring Break Lakewood Trustee Campaign Moves to the Internet Two Billboards for WL … Continue reading
There is a hot contest for Wonder Lake’s Harrison School District 36 Board. A slate containing Bob Anderson, David Yang and Cliff Leegard are challenging the folks who currently control the school board. Anderson and Yang are Republican Precinct Committeemen. … Continue reading
Harrison School Board School Board President Karen Parks beat back the challenge of fellow Harrison Grade School Board candidate Bob Anderson at the McHenry County Electoral Board hearing Thursday. Her attorney was Steve Cuda. Anderson is assured of the Wonder … Continue reading
Republican Precinct Committeeman Bob Anderson of Wonder Lake has filed challenges to the petitions of three incumbents running for re-election to the Harrison Grade School 36 Board. Anderson is a candidate for a two-year term. He is unopposed. Board President … Continue reading
State Rep.Jack Franks passed a quite minor consolidation of governments bill this past session. (See Jack Franks’ Push for Local Governments to Consolidate Allows Two Cemetery Districts to Die.) Its only potential impact on McHenry County was to allow the … Continue reading
Thursday, July 10th, at 8:30, the Legislative Committee of the McHenry County Board will consider advisory referendums. One was suggested by township abolition advocate Bob Anderson, a Republican Precinct Committeeman from Wonder Lake. Included in the committee packet is a … Continue reading
Got this email from Wonder Lake anit-township government crusader Bob Anderson: Illinois has one less tax-supported government. On Tues. Evanston Township voters voted to abolish their township…Yes 4,170 to No 2,425 (63%). Results to cheer! The last Illinois township to … Continue reading
On a letterhead from McHenry County Citizens Tax Watch, signed by longtime township government opponent Bob Anderson of Wonder Lake, comes a missive asking people to contact their County Board members asking them “to take the necessary steps to pass … Continue reading
This is the third installment about township government that was written by McHenry County Board member-elect Mike Walkup: SHOULD WE GET RID OF TOWNSHIPS AND HOW? What then is the actual cost of having townships versus not having them? We … Continue reading
What would happen if a candidate ran for township office pledging to abolish the government for which he or she seeks office? Attorney and future McHenry County Board member Mike Walkup considered the question and came up with the following: … Continue reading
Wonder Lake activist-barber Bob Anderson got a referendum on the November without having to go door-to-door. The question was on an issue upon which Governor Pat Quinn built his political career. Until he had to depend upon double-dippers to advance … Continue reading
There was a long debate over whether the County Board should put a referendum on the fall ballot asking voters is they wanted to elect the County Board Chairman in an at-large election. Before that several citizens provided input. District … Continue reading
