Diane Evertsen replaced Cynthia Kisser on the McHenry County College Board Thursday night. It was one of the first turnovers resulting from the April 4th elections. In the election of officers of the newly constituted Board of Trustees, Chris Jenner … Continue reading
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After hearing impassioned pleas and emotional testimonies of the value of the Counseling Department, the McHenry County College Board voted to “honorably dismiss” the four employees, plus three administrators and twelve support staff. The explanation offered was declining enrollment and … Continue reading
Former McHenry County Board President Ron Parrish is quite pleased with what administrators offered up Thursday night to solve the science and health science facility deficiency. “Wonderful,” was his first comment after the presentation by newly-installed President Clint Gabbard. “This is … Continue reading
One of the first items on the agenda of last Thursday’s meeting of the McHenry County College Board was a resolution to begin work on the addition for new hard science labs, improvement of health sciences space, student entertainment space … Continue reading
By a unanimous vote, including Student Trustee Jeremy Sacrament, McHenry County College Trustees voted to impose a $10 per credit hour infrastructure fee starting this summer. One Trustee called it a “user fee.” Including the extra $10, the cost per … Continue reading
At Tuesday night’s meeting of the McHenry County College Board, most of the discussion was about large (over $30 million) building plan. More important in the short-term is what the Board will do to our taxes next spring. Chief Financial … Continue reading
Since McHenry County College was scheduled to hear the recommendation of its finance guy Bob Tentua last night, I thought I’d spread some warm fuzzies about my and other taxpayers’ appreciation that the Board had kept last year’s tax burden … Continue reading
In a direct mail piece Steve Willson, the campaign manager for victorious McHenry County College Board candidates Ron Parrish, Karen Tirio and Mike Smith has apologized for supporting Smith. Voting for himself, Smith was elected President of the MCC Board, … Continue reading
The top story in the Northwest Herald today is headlined, ‘Ethical lapse’ alleged in MCC race During the campaign Lakewood Village President Erin Smith was the treasurer of the campaign committee that supported the election of elected incumbent and McHenry … Continue reading
Recently elected McHenry County Trustee Mike Smith of Lakewood was elected President of the College Board by a 4-3 vote. He replaced his April running mate Ron Parrish, who sought re-election to the Board Presidency, being nominated by newly-sworn in … Continue reading
I attended the meeting of the McHenry County College Board tonight because of the following agenda item: ACCEPT AND APPROVE DR. SMITH’S NOTICE OF INTENT TO RETIRE AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2015, AND GRANT DR. SMITH A POST RETIREMENT STIPEND … Continue reading
The three candidates widely supported by Republican Precinct Committeemen and activists won the three vacancies on the McHenry County College Board. In the race for the two six-year terms, elected incumbent Ron Parrish appointed incumbent Mike Smith won. Scott Summers, … Continue reading
It’s almost 9:30 on election night and only one precinct’s results have been reported. Unlike in past year’s, however, newly-elected McHenry County Clerk has found a way to post the results of early voting. From looking at the results, one … Continue reading
One of the voters in Tina Hill’s Dorr 9 precinct dropped off a copy of her pre-election letter. For the Woodstock City Council, County Board member Hill recommends Maureen Larson (incumbent) Mark Salidin (incumbent) Dan Hart (newcomer) It contains endorsements … Continue reading
The three people running together for McHenry County College Trustee have sent out a small postcard to advance their candidacy. It arrived in my mailbox today. The “Stop Tax Hikes” theme is emphasized again, along with their names: Ron Parrish … Continue reading
An email from Lakewood Village President Erin Smith: Friends and Family, The April 7th election is fast approaching and early voting started this week. I am writing to ask for your support for three candidates for McHenry County College Trustee: … Continue reading
There were six names on the tables at the front of the McHenry County College auditorium. Missing was candidate Jeffrey Hill, running for a six-year term. After the forum I discovered he had signed the paperwork that the McHenry County … Continue reading
It’s about a month from the April 7th election and signs are starting to pop up. Here’s one for three candidates for the McHenry County College Board. … Continue reading
This email was sent to McHenry County Republican Precinct Committeemen by former Congressman Joe Walsh: Dear McHenry County Committeemen, As Precinct Committeeman you have helped lead the fight in getting Reformers elected in McHenry County! That was a beautiful thing. … Continue reading
Here’s the line-up for McHenry County College Trustee at the close of filing: Ron Parrish, Bull Valley Mike Smith, Lakewood Jeffrey Hill, Algonquin Scott K. Summers, Harvard For one four-year term: Karen Tirio, Woodstock Matthew Hardt, McHenry On the last … Continue reading