A press release from Erik Sivertsen, Chairman of the McHenry Township Republican Central Committee: McHenry Township Republican Party is Looking for a Township Trustee The McHenry Township Republican Central Committee is seeking applicants who would like to be considered to … Continue reading
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The McHenry Township Republican Central Committee elections resulted in both factions getting a seat at the table. Erik Sivertsen was elected Chairman. My guess is that he was found acceptable to the Jourdan faction because of his opposition to the … Continue reading
The McHenry County Electoral Board has removed four candidates from the Republican Primary Election ballot; They are Robert M. Gray, challenged by Walter Tynis on his petitions in Nunda 16 Michael Collins in McHenry 5, whose petition was successfully challenged … Continue reading
The petitions of four Republican Precinct Committeemen candidates were challenged as having insufficient valid signatures. Only ten people registered in a precinct need to sign a petition to get a person on the ballot for Precinct Committeeman. Previously, Erik Sivertsen’s … Continue reading
There were Republican Precinct Committeeman candidates who had their petitions challenged in two townships McHenry Township\ Nunda Township When that happens, one can usually assume that there is a contest for Republican Central Committee Chairman. The Nunda Township challenges will … Continue reading
Here are the candidate petition challenges filed at McHenry County Clerk Mary McClellan’s office today: … Continue reading
McHenry Elementary School District 15 met behind closed doors in a manner which member Erik Sivertsen deemed inappropriate. He filed a complaint with the Public Access Division of the Illinois Attorney General’s Office. The AG’s Office asked for a responsea … Continue reading
Here’s Assistant Attorney General Matt Hartman reacting to McHenry Elementary School Board member Erik Sivertsen’s complaint about his board’s having held an illegal secret meeting: Ms. Kimbely Qualls President McHenry Elementary School District 15 1011 North Green Street McHenry, Illinois … Continue reading
An announcement about a fundraiser Thursday night for the team of candidates seeking to lower McHenry Grade School District 15 taxes: “We want to lower your taxes vote the lower half of the candidates (appearing third and forth on the … Continue reading
Through a combination of resignations and terms ending, there are six spots up for election on the McHenry Grade School Board. Those dedicated to cutting taxes have issued the following palm card: The District 15 ballot looks like this: … Continue reading
McHenry County Republicans gathered in Johnsburg at the Moose Lodge to watch the Presidential Debate between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton. I had a family affair and couldn’t make it. Fortunately, Kelly Liebmann sent some photos. Lots of candidates were … Continue reading
The McHenry County Republican Party held its annual fundraiser at a hanger on the north side of the Lake in the Hills Airport. It’s a low expense affair with, presumably, the hanger donated and eats and drinks provided by Crystal … Continue reading
I was tied down in Crystal Lake, so had to rely on others to provide photos of the Wonder Lake Independence Day Parade on Saturday. The McHenry County Young Republicans has a float containing an elephant. State Rep. candidate Steve … Continue reading
A message from McHenry Grade School Board member Eric Sivertsen: On Tuesday night at 7:15 District 15 will be holding a public hearing at the district office on Green St. The plan is to transfer $6.5 million from the Transportation … Continue reading
Four more McHenry County Townships elected officers to lead Republican Party efforts for the next two years. First up was Nunda Township. There was not vote as candidate Nick Provenzano withdrew his candidacy in favor of Joe Gottemoller’s. Mark Daniel, … Continue reading
In McHenry Township Precinct 29 there is a contest between incumbent Erik Sivertsen and challenger Marsha Nelson. Below you see a copy of Sivertsen’s precinct letter and sample ballot. If Anderson sends me her precinct letter, I shall be happy … Continue reading
With all the hit pieces this past week against Steve, Reick, the real Republican candidate running for the GOP nomination for State Rep., it occurs to me that the McHenry Township Republican Party’s St. Patrick Day Meet & Greet and … Continue reading
McHenry Grade School District 15 Board member Erik Sivertsen commented recently on the subsidy that Fabrik requested. It follows: The [property tax] abatement proposal was on the agenda for one of the D15 meetings. The committee that had placed it there, … Continue reading
Add McHenry Elementary School District 15 to that list of tax districts planning to take as much money out of local taxpayers’ pockets as state law allows. The legal publication for the public hearing about the proposed levy said the … Continue reading
Tonight’s the night when the six McHenry County College Trustees are interviewing applicants for the board vacancy created when Tom Wilbeck, elected a bit over two years ago, resigned due to moving a little bit out of the district. The … Continue reading