The Chicago Tribune has released it endorsements for McHenry County posts. You can read them below: Board Chairman: This is the first time voters will elect the McHenry County Board chairman instead of having board members choose their own leader. … Continue reading
Category Archives: Mike Walkup
The McHenry County Board has a vote coming up that conservationists are watching. It is whether to condemn sensitive property just north of Island Lake in order to construct a roundabout. The vote was supposed to have happened already, but … Continue reading
Previously, there were articles on the appearance of U.S. Senate candidate James Marter and State Rep. candidate Steve Reick. Next up was event host Joe Tirio. He told of his plans to eliminate the elective office of Recorder of Deeds, … Continue reading
Not many were probably surprised when the Northwest Herald endorsed current McHenry County Board Chairman Joe Gottemoller over County Board member Mike Walkup. The editorial endorsement came down Friday. The biggest contrast drawn in the editorial was the difference of … Continue reading
Attorney David Stieper reminds comment readers of the strategy he suggests to those truly interested in protecting the taxpayer could take to return the bulk of the money sitting idle in the Valley Hi Nursing Home account: The Board should … Continue reading
Here’s a memo to Mike Walkup, Joe Gottemoller and Peter Austin addressing the proposal of Walkup to transfer $37 million from the Valley Hi Fund to the General Fund in order to cut county government’s tax take by 50% for … Continue reading
The Daily Herald endorsed McHenry County Board Chairman for the at-large election of the post. … Continue reading
A press release from McHenry County Board Chairman candidate Mike Walkup: Walkup Calls for 50% Tax Cut County Board Member MICHAEL J. WALKUP, representing McHenry County Board District 3, has called for a Special Meeting of the County Board to … Continue reading
There’s talk on the McHenry County Board to getting rid of the Addendum to the County’s Statement of Economic Interest. Here’s what I found in minutes of a Management Services Committee meeting: Discussion: Statement of Economic Interest/Addendum Form Ms. McClellan … Continue reading
I’m not quite sure what “Reboot Illinois” is, but reporter Nancy Mathieson has picked up on the humongous amount of money that the McHenry County Board is hoarding in its Valley Hi Nursing Home account. But she mis-characterizes the state … Continue reading
A press release from McHenry County Board Chairman candidate Mike Walkup: Walkup Campaign Charges Gottemoller with Conflict of Interest CRYSTAL LAKE, IL – McHenry County Board Chairman, Joseph Gottemoller, was quoted in his interview with the Northwest Herald in response to charges … Continue reading
Back on January 26th, McHenry County State’s Attorney candidate Patrick Kenneally held a fundraiser at Turnberry Country Club. I had to hurry off to the League of Women Voters’ County Board Districts 4, 5 and 6 Forum, so missed the … Continue reading
Who has the biggest conflict of interest seemed to be the largest contention when McHenry County Board Chairman Joe Gottemoller and would-be County Board Chairman Mike Walkup took the McHenry County College stage Thursday night. Appearing at a League of … Continue reading
There were two questions asked of all candidates who participated (only Mary McCann did not) in the McHenry County League of Women Voters candidates’ forums for County Board: Pensions (and insurance the second time around) Homelessness I’ll deal with the … Continue reading
Because of where it is being held, the Algonquin Township Republican Central Committee is requiring those attending its next fundraiser to be invited. Such invitations to the $35 Savour Art Gallery in Algonquin may be obtained by emailing Christina Myers … Continue reading
In his first reportable contribution, McHenry County Board Chairman candidate Michael Walkup reported receiving $10,000 from Vince and Patricia Foglia. The Foglias have also contributed $$5,000 to $10,800 to the following: District 1 County Board candidate Tom Wilbeck State Senate … Continue reading
Here are the final filings for the Republican Primary Election for McHenry County Board: District 1 Yvonne Barnes, Cary Anna May Miller, Cary Terence Ferenc, Fox River Grove Tom Wilbeck, Barrington Hills District 2 Cameron Hubbard, Crystal Lake John Reinert, … Continue reading
The all-Republican McHenry County Board Tuesday night voted unanimously to cut the tax levy for the Valley Hi Nursing Home to zero. The significant amendment did not even require a roll call, as County Board Chairman Joe Gottemoller called for … Continue reading
Ran across this campaign literature, which some might find of interest. It’s what McHenry County Board Chairman candidate Mike Walkup is distributing as he seeks petition signatures. … Continue reading
First from McHenry County Board member Mike Walkup: To clarify the Valley Hi situation. Valley Hi was originally a nursing home that had been built in the 19th century at the site of a farm owned by the County. By … Continue reading