It’s time to agree with Grafton Township Administrator Pam Fender. At least as far as this goes: “Today’s (9-21-10) Editorial is another example of the Northwest Herald not doing it’s homework.” McHenry County Blog wrote earlier of the requirements to … Continue reading
A statement has arrived from Linda Moore, Grafton Township Supervisor: “Grafton Township has many problems to solve, as Supervisor, I cannot do this without the cooperation of the trustees. “The most expensive problem that we are facing is that of … Continue reading
The press release below was issued by the Huntley Police Department. It relates to a confrontation between Township Supervisor Linda Moore’s husband David and Township Trustee Gerry McMahon. David Moore is one of the mildest men I have ever met, … Continue reading
Again yesterday, Judge Michael Caldwell set back the date he will hand down a decision in the suit filed by Grafton Township Supervisor Linda Moore against the Grafton Township Trustees and Ancel Glink, the law firm giving the Trustees legal … Continue reading
With Judge Michael Caldwell’s decision on the Grafton Township separate of power suit due to be announced Monday morning, it seems appropriate to take a look at what the dispute has cost Grafton Township taxpayers in legal fees. Ancel Glink, … Continue reading
After the six sections on ten pages of Linda Moore’s separation of powers suit against the Grafton Township Trustees and their primary Ancel Glink attorney Keri-Lyn Krafthefer, Moore’s attorney John Nelson sums up the case: “Supervisor Moore and her counsel … Continue reading
Bills Grafton Township Supervisor Linda Moore had refrained from paying at the advice of her attorney John Nelson is the topic of the next section. Who hasn’t been paid? Here are the ones listed in the brief: $19,880.31 – Forensicon … Continue reading
John Nelson, Grafton Township Supervisor Linda Moore’s attorney in her separation of powers suit argues next about how Trustees’ lawyers in the firm of Ancel Glink has “misapprend(ed) the law in their attempts to disenfranchise the supervisor and the electorate.” … Continue reading
“Maintaining the status quo” is the next topic Linda Moore Attorney John Nelson addresses. “As long as there have been townships…the supervisor has been in charge,” he writes. Citing several statutes, Nelson says, “These laws presupposed that the supervisor is … Continue reading
The second part of attorney John Nelson’s rebuttal on behalf of Grafton Township Supervisor Linda Moore concerns the “unclean hands” concept. He even says the Trustee’s law firm engaged in “misconduct.” “It must be pointed out that much, if not … Continue reading
The following language was signed into law (Senate Bill 3010) by Governor Pat Quinn on Thursday. July 29th: “Notwithstanding any provision of this Section to the contrary, any township may, by ordinance or resolution, build, purchase, or lease a township … Continue reading
Now both sides in the Grafton Township Separation of Powers suit have filed their briefs. Moore’s attorney, Rockford-based attorney John Nelson, gave his 7-page argument to the McHenry County Circuit Clerk Thursday. Ancel Glink, the township trustees’ multi-lawyer firm, filed … Continue reading
In light of the dysfunctional Grafton Township government, there have been questions about whether it can be abolished. The technical answer is “Yes.” But the real world answer is “No.” After Wonder Lake’s Bob Anderson got enough signatures on the … Continue reading
I spent another tiring day in Judge Michael T. Caldwell’s McHenry County courtroom today watching (more listening to) more witnesses in the Grafton Township separation of powers trial. I didn’t have time to write anything about last Thursday’s morning session. … Continue reading
A week ago, I published an article Legislators Dissing Voters about the passage of Senate Bill 3010, a bill that took away the power to approve new township halls and senior centers at the ballot box. As I, a non-lawyer … Continue reading
With over 700 registered voters in attendance, electors at the Annual Town Meeting overwhelmingly refused to follow the script laid out by Ancel Glink partner Keri-Lyn Krafthefer. There were so many people in attendance that the 700 pink ballots designed … Continue reading
From the last Grafton Township Annual Meeting, it was obvious that Huntley Village Trustee Pam Fender was a political ally of the returning Township Trustees, Rob LaPorta, Betty Zirk and Barb Murphy. She was standing and voting with them during … Continue reading
The Huntley-centric Grafton Township Board reached out to the northeast corner of the township to select a Lakewood woman as township clerk. On a 5-0 vote, the board voted for Harriet Ford. Ford edged out Kristy Borchart and Joan Citro, … Continue reading
I was listening to some background music while writing and found this appropriately titled song: “Let’s Get Together” The alternative might be, as the Northwest Herald editorial title said Wednesday, “Dissolving Grafton may be best for all” So far, the … Continue reading
Grafton Township Supervisor Linda Moore took her dispute with Township Trustees Betty Zirk, Gerald McMahon, Rob LaPorta and Barbara Murphy to court Wednesday. She’s in civil court seeking injunctive relief to regain her role as chief executive of the township. … Continue reading
