County Seeking Appointment Candidates

Want to have an impact on McHenry County government? Well, first of all, be sure to vote. But, secondly, there are all sorts of mainly volunteer posts that are filled by the County Board. Take a look at the list … Continue reading

Open Slots in County Government

from the McHenry County Board: County Board Appointments Current Open Appointments: McHenry County Agricultural Conservation Easement and Farmland Protection Commission McHenry County Senior Services Grant Commission (5 open positions) McHenry County Housing Authority Board (2 open positions) McHenry County Historic … Continue reading

McHenry County Board and Commission Vacancies

The following popped into my inbox on April 17th. It details positions on boards and commissions that were open at the time. Submission deadlines are during the coming week. So, if you want to get involved in what county government … Continue reading

Would Anyone Who Knows the Difference Between Right & Wrong Like to be on McHenry County’s So-Called “Ethics” Commission?

McHenry County is seeking applicants for various commissions, including the McHenry County Ethics Commission. You remember its performance, right? When Undersheriff Andy Zinke used his office email account to send a blatantly political message to County Board members, the so-called … Continue reading

Rob LaPorta Applies for Agricultural Conservation Easement and Farmland Protection Commission

Robert LaPorta has applied to the McHenry County Board to be appointed to the Agricultural Conservation Easement and Farmland Protection Commission (ACE). LaPorta is a former Grafton Township Board member who decided not to run for re-election. … Continue reading

County Ag Preservation Commission Seeks Members

A press release from the McHenry County Board seeking applicants for what must easily the longest named county organization: The McHenry County Board is accepting applications from individuals interested in appointment to the McHENRY COUNTY AGRICULTURAL CONSERVATION EASEMENT AND FARMLAND … Continue reading