John Landon, husband of former McHenry County Republican Party Executive Director of Geri Davis, announces the death of his wife: “I am very sad to have to inform you that my wife Geri passed away early this morning.”Pneumonia and associated … Continue reading
Category Archives: Geri Davis
The McHenry County Republican Women are holding their third Port Edward Seafood fundraiser on October 3rd. The cost is $55 apiece or $100 per couple. Officers of the club are President Geri Davis Vice President Sandy Perdue Secretary Barb Klasen … Continue reading
The letter that arrived from Geri Davis, former Executive Director of the McHenry County Republican Party, was mailed Tuesday, but it did not arrive until today. It was sent to Precinct Committeemen. She tells of having served in the same … Continue reading
As those who follow Republican politics know, the Establishment was outworked by those grouped around McHenry County State’s Attorney Lou Bianchi in the last Primary Election. Not only did Bill Prim narrowly beat Establishment-endorsed Chief Deputy Sheriff Andy Zinke, but … Continue reading
On my way to McHenry County Board member John Hammerand’s fundraiser, I saw another Liberty Outdoor billboard advising voters who vote for Democrat Jack Franks that they are voting for House Speaker Mike Madigan to continue his reign over the … Continue reading
Sandra Salgado, Chairman of the McHenry County Republican Central Committee, took the opportunity of Monday’s Algonquin Township Republican Central Committee meeting to announce the appointment of Woodstock’s Amy Bozza as Central Committee Coordinator. She will presumably perform some of the … Continue reading
“Paid for by Republican Central Committee of McHenry County” read the last line on the write-in solicitation for McHenry 24 Precinct Committeeman Louis Matuszewich. Matuszewich failed to file a petition to get his name on the ballot and someone was trying … Continue reading
I remember their being held at Liberty Outdoor and campaign headquarters. The closest thing to such an event was when the reformers invited Bill Prim, Jeff Thorsen and Nick Provenzano to their energetic Thursday night meeting a couple of weeks … Continue reading
Outgoing McHenry County Republican Central Committee Chairman State Rep. Mike Tryon is holding meeting this Saturday, according to a post card that has been forwarded to McHenry County Blog. … Continue reading
Maybe a fourth of the members of the McHenry County Republican Central Committee met at d’Andrea’s in Crystal Lake on Monday night. Chairman Mike Tryon chaired the meeting, reveling in revealing that Governor Pat Quinn only paid a $4,000 property … Continue reading
State Rep. David McSweeney’s has scheduled a fundraiser from 6-8 on Saturday, October 26th, at Wool Street in Barrington. The price is $35, $50 per couple. The Host Committee consists of Lou Bianchi Rich Carter Bob Cook Mark Daniel Geri … Continue reading
Fox River Grove Republican Precinct Committeeman and retired Air Force Captain Andrew Gasser started his campaign for County Board with a lot of new faces at his Cary Country Club fund raiser on Thursday night. And he raised some dollars … Continue reading
There’s a “Women for McSweeney” rally being held Saturday in Crystal Lake at D’Andreas Banquets at 10. On the Host Committee are Mary Alger Geri Davis Jean Marie Kapp Rebecca Kress Cara Kretz Rebecca Lee Lu Ann LeFew Anne Majewski … Continue reading
Unlike the email from Mike Tryon sent twice before the Special Meeting to discourage attendance at the gathering called to select the two missing members of the 63rd State Rep. District Representative Committee, this email from GOP Executive Secretary Geri … Continue reading
I’ve finally figured out who was at the meeting in the Crystal Lake Plaza GOP Headquarters last week. You remember. The one who recommended that Tea Party enthusiast Tonya Franklin should not run this year against Jack Franks, but maybe … Continue reading
If you’re not glued to McHenry County Blog and some cable TV network to find election returns, the McHenry County Republican Party faithful will be gathered in Crystal Lake at the southeast corner of Routes 14 and 31. Geri Davis, … Continue reading
Thank to the McHenry County Young Republican Chairman Jake Justen for the reminders about the following fundraisers: Pam Palmer’s Imaginary Cruise Join County Auditor Pam Palmer for her first Imaginary Cruise “Fun”draiser at Donley’s in Union (Rt. 20 & S. … Continue reading
The committee created by former McHenry County Republican Chairman Jack Schaffer to channel money into it that wouldn’t be examined too closely is called the Republican County Republican Foundation Committee. In June 2010, Bill LeFew was listed as chairman, but … Continue reading
I started noticing it when I looked at Friday’s mail. Republican candidates are sending mailings to puff themselves up. Or just to let us know they exist. Candidates can’t count on precinct committeemen anymore. Besides GOP political organizations in the … Continue reading
During the first half of 2008, the McHenry County Democratic Party Central Committee raised $2,300 more than the Republican Party Central Committee. The GOP took in $19,351, while the Dems raised $21,648. While raising less, the Republicans spent $1,629 more. … Continue reading