Every so often, it seems useful to share measurements of assessment quality among McHenry County Townships. These are basically measures of the work of township assessors, although the quality of their work can be increased or decreased by changes made … Continue reading
Last Wednesday night, the Grafton Township Republican Central Committee voted to hold a primary election next February to select candidates who will represent the part in April, according to Township Republican Chairman Jeff Thorsen. Not many people vote in a … Continue reading
Take a look and give your reaction to Al Zielinski’s ideas for a Taxpayer Bill of Rights. Zielinski takes office as Grafton Township Assessor the first of the new year. Initial, Conceptual Property Owners’ Taxpayer Bill of Rights Discussion Points … Continue reading
An email from Grafton Township Supervisor Linda Moore: Dear Residents of Grafton Township, Thank you for the honor and opportunity to serve as your Township Supervisor for the past four years. I have really enjoyed working for you and meeting … Continue reading
I made the mistake once of stating who had won before the absentee and early ballots had been added to the in-person votes. There are 468 more votes that will be added until the almost-final results are posted on the … Continue reading
A press from Grafton Township Assessor candidate Al Zielinski: Candidate for Grafton Township Assessor predicts two blizzards in October! HUNTLEY, IL (October 8, 2012) – Alan Zielinski, candidate for Grafton Township Assessor, is predicting not one, but two blizzards for … Continue reading
A press release from Grafton Township Supervisor Linda Moore: Non-Payment of Township Expenses by Trustees Zirk, LaPorta, Murphy and McMahon Causes Accounts To Be Closed Grafton Township Trustees have not approved payment the township credit card for the months of … Continue reading
Grafton Township Trustee Gerry McMahon is known for not facing the audience. Now, I learn that a Belvidere Township Trustee has the same disdain for his constituents. Other similarities to Grafton Township include the Board’s desire to buy a building, … Continue reading
Ancel Glink will soon get a big pay day. Grafton Township Trustees went to court Monday seeking payment of $100 per diems for past meetings and tens of thousands of dollars of legal fees to their law firm. “She has … Continue reading
I didn’t attend last Thursday night’s Grafton Township Board meeting. Frankly, it’s not calm enough for me. The following two-minute portion was forwarded to me. From it, you can see what goes on at some point in virtually every meeting. … Continue reading
Today I received the following email from Forensicon President Lee Neubecker concerning the images I posted of his contract in this article . He says the first one was from a draft agreement and the second, with Betty Zirk’s and … Continue reading
Again yesterday, Judge Michael Caldwell set back the date he will hand down a decision in the suit filed by Grafton Township Supervisor Linda Moore against the Grafton Township Trustees and Ancel Glink, the law firm giving the Trustees legal … Continue reading
It’s said that the best defense is a good offense. And that’s what Huntley Village Trustee Pam Fender, newly hired to, in effect, supplant elected Grafton Township Supervisor Linda Moore, did when she called the Huntley Police after apparently trying … Continue reading
I have used this tee shirt before as a “Message of the Day,” but it is again appropriate. VOTEdeclare yourself is the main message. Just as important for the township elections as for the presidential elections. Anyone can vote in … Continue reading
I have used this tee shirt before as a “Message of the Day,” but it is again appropriate. VOTEdeclare yourself is the main message. Just as important for the township elections as for the presidential elections. Anyone can vote in … Continue reading
I backed into this new blog, which published its first article as a comment on one of my articles. If you are interested in a viewpoint from someone who obviously has inside information, you might want to read this article. … Continue reading
I backed into this new blog, which published its first article as a comment on one of my articles. If you are interested in a viewpoint from someone who obviously has inside information, you might want to read this article. … Continue reading
It’s below most people’s radar screens, but Monday may reveal if any citizens in the five largest McHenry County townships have been tempted by the relatively large salaries paid to full and some part-time township officials. McHenry County Blog has … Continue reading
It’s below most people’s radar screens, but Monday may reveal if any citizens in the five largest McHenry County townships have been tempted by the relatively large salaries paid to full and some part-time township officials. McHenry County Blog has … Continue reading
With five of 31 precincts still vacant during a year when volunteers were coming out of the woodwork, the Grafton Township Republican Central Committee has scheduled a meeting for 6:30 Tuesday evening on November 18, apparently at Image Industries, 11,220 … Continue reading
