A press release from the McHenry County State’s Attorney: McHenry County State’s Attorney’s Office to Present Seminar For Elected Officials Patrick D. Kenneally, McHenry County State’s Attorney, is pleased to announce that his office will be conducting a free seminar … Continue reading
Category Archives: Ethics Commission
Imagine my surprise when I saw McHenry County Blog cited as the source of Wonder Lake Republican Precinct Committeeman Bob Anderson’s second Ethics Complaint against District 1 County Board member Anna May Miller. The part of the article that stimulated … Continue reading
Wonder Lake Republican Precinct Committeeman Bob Anderson has filed two Ethics Complaints, one against McHenry County Board Chairman Joe Gottemoller and the other against County Board member Anna May Miller Both Gottemoller and Miller are on the March 15th Republican … Continue reading
After the McHenry County Board refused to place township consolidation referendums on the Primary Election ballot, Bob Anderson was a bit more than disappointed. First he filed an Open Meeting Act complaint against the County Board, claiming that neither Michele … Continue reading
The McHenry County Commission that has “Ethics” in its name will meet Wednesday, October 28th at 3 PM in the Administrative Building. The Commission will elect a Chairman and have a presentation on “Overview of Ethics Ordinance and Operating Procedures … Continue reading
When the McHenry County Board met Tuesday, people went away talking about what Patriots United leader and, now, McHenry County Sheriff’s Commission member Joe Alger said in his public comments. He covered the committee interview when he applied and was … Continue reading
How often does a citizen chastise members of the McHenry County Board in public? I can’t think of many. Last night Joe Alger, one of the stalwarts of Patriots United (whose annual breakfast is Saturday morning) offered criticism for being … Continue reading
At least that’s what it looks like when the Management Services Committee recommended two of the so-called Ethics Commmission members who didn’t see anything wrong with Andy Zinke’s using county property for political purposes. Since the Chairman did not reapply … Continue reading
Next Monday the Management Services Committee will interview four applicants for three spots on the McHenry County Ethics Commission on Monday morning. Two incumbents have applied for re-appointment: Cherie Rickert – McHenry John White – Hebron There are two newcomers: … Continue reading
Scott Hartman resigned as a member of the McHenry County Ethics Commission upon accepting appointment as Deputy County Administrator. Three people have applied to fill the vacancy created: Lloyd R. Everard – Crystal Lake Michael Stanard – Woodstock Joseph Algers … Continue reading
The following press release was received from the McHenry County Board: The McHenry County Board is accepting applications from persons interested in an appointment to the MCHENRY COUNTY ETHICS COMMISSION. One (1) vacant position is available for a term ending … Continue reading
Interviews of five applicants for the McHenry County Ethics Commission vacancy were held this week. Bull Valley resident John Guanci emerged as the Management Services Committee choice. He was the last one interviewed. Others were Tamara DeModica Diana Daniel Cynthia Schenk … Continue reading
The number of applicants for the vacancy on the McHenry County Ethics Commission is now up to five. The two new who have volunteered to serve are John Guanci III – Woodstock Cynthia Schenk – Marengo The other three are … Continue reading
And the three are Diana Daniel, Crystal Lake Tamara Demodica, Woodstock Paul Serwatka, Lakewood All three are connected to the Republican Party. Daniel is the wife of Mark Daniel, who was the Establishment candidate for Chairman of the McHenry County … Continue reading
Given the record of the McHenry County Ethics Commission, perhaps there are no honest people in McHenry County who wish to join it. As of yesterday, no applications had been filed for the vacancy. Perhaps we need Diogenes to lead … Continue reading
There was an column by Rex Huppke in the Chicago Tribune Monday that might suggest a use for the empty cells in the McHenry County Jail. And there are more empty cells than was reported by the Administration in the … Continue reading
I am putting this up again because I noticed that there is no deadline for submitting applications. Asking why, Deputy County Administrator John Labaj wrote the following: Since the County has had difficulties in the past receiving applications for the … Continue reading
Actually, the press release below from the McHenry County Board doesn’t indicate that the Board members are “looking for people who know the difference between right and wrong.” That would be nice though, wouldn’t it? Maybe someone who still believes … Continue reading
This past weekend I commented on the “anything goes” ethics’ enforcement in McHenry County. But, the contents of an article in the Rock River Times makes the approved of use of county email accounts and offices for political purposes look … Continue reading
I’ve watched the only two hearings of the inaptly named McHenry County Ethics Commission. In the first, the Commission gave permission to county employees to use their county email accounts for campaigning. In the second, the Commission gave permission to … Continue reading