Correction: My eyes were not working well enough yesterday when I copied the following information from item 14.2a in tonight’s McHenry County Board Agenda. Most of my mistakes were in the Public Health Committee. = = = = = On … Continue reading
Category Archives: Michele Aavang
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
Didn’t notice until this week that the Democasts put a second candidte on the ballot for County Board in District 6 in the far western part of the county. His name is Larry Spaeth and he will be joining Buffy … Continue reading
Slew of “Accomplishments” Includes Reducing Spending Nowhere on the mailer does it include Aavang and Smith’s voting in favor of Jack Frank’s patronage hires, costing taxpayers in excess of $200,000 annually. … Continue reading
Despite having made a countywide and two County Board District mailings a new Political Action Committee calling itself “Illinois Integrity Fund” still has not filed its existence with the Illinois State Board of Elections. A post card attacking District 4 … Continue reading
A press release from Jim Tobin’s Taxpayers United of America: TUA Exposes Two McHenry Tax Villains McHENRY COUNTY—Taxpayers United of America today named McHenry County Board members Michele Aavang and Larry Smith “Taxpayer Enemies,” and asked their constituents to make an … Continue reading
An email from Orville Brettman to prospective constituents in McHenry County Board District 6: Subject: Brettman offers true conservative choice . The good news: Brettman offers true conservative choice for 6th District County Board voters The bad news: there are two Franks-Democrat … Continue reading
Trump’s Executive Order to Renegotiate NAFTA Signed January 23rd, 2017 Local farmer and County Board Member Michele Aavang, whose business relies on Mexico and Canada, appeared on CGTN discussing the federal program, “ It would obviously curtail our exports. And … Continue reading
The Committee then proceeded to complain about the lack of availability of meeting agenda packet information to Committee Chairman Aavang . MIchele Aavang, chairing the meeting, agreed that agendas have not been readily available in a timely fashion. She also stated she … Continue reading
The following was written by a Friend of McHenry County Blog: RE-DIRECTED, STONE WALLED, OBFUSCATED AND IGNORED Describing How County Board Member Concerns Are Addressed By The County Board Chairman As He Continues To Break Board Rules and Waste Taxpayer Money … Continue reading
Here is the latest Facebook posting of District 6 McHenry County Board candidate Orville Brettman: … Continue reading
The patronage employees that Jack Franks hired without County Board authorization around Christmas last year did not received a reprieve in the Internal Services Committee yesterday. After Franks prevailed upon County Administrator Peter Austin to exceed the hiring authority granted … Continue reading
The following robo-call was sent to potential constituents in District 6: Good Evening. This is Orville Brettman candidate for McHenry County Board here in the sixth District calling. Your elected representatives Michele Aavang and Larry Smith took a dive last … Continue reading
In a Facebook ad that kicked off his campaign for McHenry County Board in District 6, Orville Brettman pictured himself as a RINO hunter. For those of you who don’t know what the acronym means, it stands for “Republican in … Continue reading
The Republican Primary Election is not until March, but McHenry County Board candidate Orville Brettman is already advertising on Facebook. The ad follows: … Continue reading
A press release from Orville Brettman announcing his candidacy for the McHenry County Board: ORVILLE H. BRETTMAN ANNOUNCES CANDIDACY FOR McHENRY COUNTY BOARD DISTRICT A Genuine Conservative Republican Pledges to Bring Community & Business Experience, Sound Judgment, and Know-How to … Continue reading
It’s that time of year when people start thinking of running for office. State Senator Pam Althoff has announced she will not seek another term. This week the rumor mill produced a possible aspirant. She is McHenry County Board member … Continue reading
The following was written by former McHenry County Board member Ersel Schuster: 4/12/17 McHenry County’s Internal Support & Facilities (ISF) meeting: There is no greater insult to voters/taxpayers than public officials who think their responsibility is to their own personal … Continue reading
The McHenry County Committee on Committees held its meeting today and the following Finance& Audit – Mike Skala (District 5) Internal Support and Facilities (formerly Management Services) – Yyonne Barnes (District 1) Law and Government – Michele Aavang (District 6) … Continue reading
McHenry County Board Chairman Jack Franks made significant progress in convincing Board members to lower the number of committees from twelve to seven. Can’t imagine why readers might be intereste, but here’s an attempt to list the proposal: Finance Internal … Continue reading