One of the questions at the October 11th McHenry County League of Women Voters Candidates’ Night was whether candidates supported the used of the Jail as an ICE detention center. First to answer was Democrat Carlos Acosta. He said it … Continue reading
A Friend of McHenry County Blog was going through his junk mail and found the invitation fo Jack Franks’ fall fundraiser. It was mailed First Class, but without a real stamp to catch the recipient’s attention. The price ranged from … Continue reading
Whether asked for advice or not, I always advise Republican McHenry County Board candidates to run together. Even if they hardly ever vote the same on the County Board. I don’t think any District’s GOP candidates are putting out join … Continue reading
In the mail today came the following postcard from District 2 Democratic Party candidate for the McHenry County Board. Both incumbent Republicans–Jim Heisler and Donna Kurtz–are retiring. Running as Republicans are former Board member Carolyn, who ran unsuccessfully for the … Continue reading
Business cards are part of the McHenry County Board campaign for the two Republicans on the ballot. Relatively cheap, they are a means by which Carolyn Schofield and Josh Howell have decided to make contact with voters. While the size … Continue reading
Another view of the noise ordinance passed last week by the McHenry County Board from commenter “KnownExtremist;” This was not aimed at gun owners, although that has been a problem The previous county auditor had a bullet go through her … Continue reading
From a comment left by “KnownExtremist:” Here is the story with Valley Hi. In 2002 the voters approved a referendum to allow a special real estate tax to be imposed on them to fund Valley Hi. At that time, Valley … Continue reading
Here is what District 3 McHenry County Board candidate Lori Parrish, a Republican, is distributing in her election campaign: … Continue reading
The McHenry County Board approved an ordinance last Tuesday night whose origin was stopping the noise of gun fire in rural areas. One of the locations was in Hartland Township next to a Conservation District property. If memory serves me … Continue reading
A year before this fall’s election Democrat Suzanne Ness filed papers announcing her candidacy to the Illinois State Board of Elections. Through September, she has raised $12,663 in her quest to be elected to the McHenry County Board. Through September, … Continue reading
Wednesday, just before ten in the morning, I had my car radio tuned to WBEZ-FM and heard someone identify herself as “Suzanne” call in. Turns out it was McHenry County Board candidate Suzanne Ness, who is running as a Democrat … Continue reading
I was at the District 155 High School Board meeting Tuesday night and didn’t bother to listen to the concurrent McHenry County Board meeting tape. Had I, I would have heard District 3 County Board member Mike Walkup announce his … Continue reading
At last Thursday’s McHenry County Board Committee of the Whole meeting, District 6 member Larry Smith was not shy about his opposition to solar farms on prime farmland. He doubled down at the McHenry County League of Women Voters Candidates’ … Continue reading
The Daily Herald has endorsed former Republican McHenry County Board member Craig Wilcox, recently appointed to replace Pam Althoff in the State Senate, over Democratic Party McHenry Township Assessor Mary Malady. Here’s part of the endorsement: Mahady would like to … Continue reading
The McHenry County Board put next year’s real estate tax levy at $69,848,422. That is a reduction from this year’s $71,839,610. Last year the levy was $79,424,610.97. The County Board reduced it by about 9.5%, but some County Board members continued … Continue reading
In the Committee of the Whole Meeting of the McHenry County Board Thursday, I was astounded at a statement that Finance Committee Chairman Mike Skala made. He said there “has to be statutes saying we can’t do it, a statute, … Continue reading
From the keyboard of former McHenry County Board member Ersel Schuster: Character Assassination – DC to McHenry County Many lessons could be learned from witnessing the US Senate Hearings on, now “Justice” Kavanaugh’s appointment to the Supreme Court. What began … Continue reading
The McHenry County Board’s Finance Committee gathered for a long meeting on Tuesday, but a huge chunk of next year’s budget is still missing. What will the levy be? That’s the unanswered question. Committee members were told that a paper … Continue reading
This article is run for a second time, because of the slight of hand that Jack Franks and the McHenry County Board may pull while claiming to cut taxes. = = = = = How is that possible, you ask? … Continue reading
Half of the McHenry County Board District’s candidates had their chance to present credentials and answer questions on Monday. Thursday at 7 at McHenry County College,, the McHenry County League of Women Voters will offer the other candidates for the … Continue reading
