The studies I have read indicate that ballot order makes little difference in races with less than 6 or 7 candidates. Those studies indicate that first place is best, second and last place are second best and next to last … Continue reading
Category Archives: Mike Tryon
As might have been assumed when State Rep. Mike Tryon contributed $450 to McHenry County Board member Carolyn Schofieldm the incumbent is endorsing her as his replacement. This press release from Schofield makes that clear: State Representative Mike Tryon Endorses … Continue reading
Besides not running for re-election as State Representative, Mike Tryon is also stepping down from his post as Republican Precinct Committeeman. Tryon has served as Republican Committeeman for decades in Algonquin Township Precinct 36. Tryon was McHenry County Republican Party … Continue reading
State Rep. David McSweeney has introduced a resolution that states the belief that the Illinois Income Tax Act should not be amended to permit taxing retirement income. The 31 signing onto the idea follow: Rep. David McSweeney – Brandon W. … Continue reading
Crystal Lake City Councilman Cameron Hubbard has scheduled a $40 fundraiser at the Crystal Lake Country Club from 4:30-7:30 for his campaign for McHenry County Board for Thursday, November 12th. The details are below: On the letterhead of the fundraiser … Continue reading
One of the comments this week speaks to one of the reasons people move out of Illinois. This is from a former Crystal Lake resident: I left sold my home. Moved to Florida. No state income tax. Property taxes 30% … Continue reading
At Allen Skillicorn’s Crystal Lake petition pizza party, I learned that District 300 activist Nancy Zettler and attorney with an office in Algonquin is running for State Representative. The Democrat seeks to replace Crystal Lake’s Mike Tryon who is retiring. … Continue reading
Allen Skillicorn, one of four candidates to replace retiring State Rep. Mike Tryon, used the back room of Crystal Lake’s Nick’s Pizza as a staging area for those who wanted to have their petitions notarized. The crowd was mainly from … Continue reading
With four people running to replace State Rep. Mike Tryon, let’s look at campaign finance filings today. The deadline is not until the 15th of October, so consider this a “sneak peek.” Carolyn Schofield has not yet filed her report. … Continue reading
A message from State Rep. Mike Tryon: I would like to invite you to attend a McHenry County Clean Energy Forum that will be held tomorrow onThursday, October 1. The forum will take place from 6-8 PM at the McHenry County … Continue reading
State Rep. Mike Tryon started the Huntley Fish Boil seven years ago. He brought the idea from Wisconsin, I would guess. When Tryon decided to retire, he handed the fundraiser off ally McHenry County Board Chairman Joe Gottemoller. Gottemoller was … Continue reading
A press release from State Rep. Mike Tryon: State Representative Mike Tryon to be Recognized for 100% Pro-Environment Voting Record in Springfield The Illinois Environmental Council (IEC) announced today that State Representative Mike Tryon had a perfect voting record this … Continue reading
An email from McHenry County Board Chairman Joe Gottemoller: Please Join Me for a Door County-Style Fish Boil Friends, Today I learned that I will face a primary opponent in the race for McHenry County Board Chairman. While the news … Continue reading
A report from State Rep. Mike Tryon: Legislative Update: September 4, 2015 House Republicans Defend Fair Bargaining Process for State Employees & Taxpayers On Wednesday, House Republicans blocked an attempt by the Democrat majority to override Governor Rauner’s veto of … Continue reading
At Wednesday morning’s House Revenue & Finance Committee meeting, Representative Mike Tryon questioned officials from the Governor’s Office of Management and Budget about the financial consequences that could result from SB 1229’s veto override. The bill would unilaterally allow AFSCME … Continue reading
This is the third walk piece in the four-person campaign to replace Republican State Rep. Mike Tryon. It comes from West Dundee Village Trustee Dan Wilbrandt. You can find Lakewood Village Trustee Paul Serwatka’s walk piece here. East Dundee Trustee … Continue reading
Saturday in the Northwest Herald, Paul Serwatka, running to replace State Rep. Mike Tryon, along with three others, started it out. He announced that he would not accept a pension or health benefits, if he won the election. Saturday, I … Continue reading
State Rep. candidate Dan Wilbrandt has sent a letter to Republican Precinct Committeemen. He is one of four seeking to replace State Rep. Mike Tryon. The others are Carolyn Schofield Paul Serwatka Allen Skillicorn He was kind enough to send … Continue reading
A report on what’s gone on in Springfield this past week: Tryon Co-Sponsors Bill to Halt Legislator Pay Raises Illions continues to face an unprecedented fiscal crisis. As of late, there is no clear solution in sight, and the budget … Continue reading
Responding to a Democratic Party amendment that would freeze property taxes, retiring State Rep. Mike Tryon asked sponsor John Bradley if he had talked to Governor Bruce Rauner. While the language was the same as the Governor’s Bradley, admitted that … Continue reading