This is not the first time that I have wondered why folks are putting so much effort into getting township consolidation referendums on the ballot. It seems to me that none of the smaller townships will end up with majorities … Continue reading
Category Archives: Mike Shorten
County government’s Township Consolidation Task Force seems to want to fast track an election on the subject. Carolyn Schofield, head of the Task Force and a candidate for State Representative to replace retiring legislator Mike Tryon, said she wanted to … Continue reading
McHenry County Board Chairman Joe Gottemoller has appointed three County Board members and two township officials to a committee to consider township consolidation. Chairing the committee will be Crystal Laker Carolyn Schofield. The other two County Board members are Michele … Continue reading
A press release from Jim Tobin: Downsizing Government in McHenry County Chicago – Taxpayers United of America (TUA) announces its endorsement of the McHenry County initiative to consolidate townships from 17 to 8. “There’s an exciting new trend in Illinois … Continue reading
Yesterday I basically lamented that proponents of township consolidation have not presented necessary homework. Before moving toward a change in governance, one should do a study estimating future costs with future benefits. Vividly I remember the pitch Governor Pat Quinn … Continue reading
A press release from Nunda Township Trustee and Nunda Township Republican Central Committee Chairman Mike Shorten: Township Consolidation Initiative Launched Citizen Lead Effort to Reduce Government Units in McHenry County Crystal Lake, IL March 31, 2015 — The McHenry County Citizens for … Continue reading
A press release from Mike Shorten, Nunda Township Republican Party Chairman: On Tuesday, February 10th the Nunda Township Republicans will be holding a Meet & Greet for School Board Candidates (with Republican voting records) who will be on the ballot … Continue reading
Mike Shorten, the Chairman of the Nunda Township Republican Central Committee, was kind enough to send his organization’s pre-election mailing. You can see it below: … Continue reading
Here’s a letter from Nunda Township Republican Party Chairman Mike Shorten seeking volunteers on Thursday to pass out literature as commuter trains return to Crystal Lake: We all know that this election is going to be close and we have … Continue reading
This press release below from local Republican Party is too narrowly headlined. It is aimed at any Republican planning to run for any local office. All of those on the ballot next spring are non-partisan, but the actions of those … Continue reading
The vote was 12,153 to 8,703 in the contest between McHenry County Board member Sandra Salgado and Mark Daniel, Vice Chairman of the Republican Central Committee and Chairman of Nunda Township’s Central Committee. A victory margin of 3,450 votes. (Each … Continue reading
The details contained in an email to GOP Precinct Committeeman follow: Tomorrow night you will be making important decisions about the future of the McHenry County Republican Central Committee and the Illinois Republican State Central Committee. To give you an opportunity … Continue reading
A letter from Nunda Township Republican Precinct Committeeman and Township Trustee Mike Shorten: April 6, 2014 Mr. Skinner, Congratulations on your election to precinct committeemen. Whether you are new to the position or have been re-elected, thank you for making … Continue reading
Hearing that State Rep. Barb Wheeler had endorsed McHenry County Board member Mary McClellan for County Clerk, I reached out for confirmation. Come to find out, it was easy to confirm because Wheeler’s name is right at the top of … Continue reading
An email from Nunda Township Trustee Mike Shorten: Urgent… Volunteers still needed Good Morning, Despite reports relayed in the media that the Fox River had crested yesterday, the Nunda Road District Employees have seen otherwise and the water has risen … Continue reading
Another message from Nunda Township Trustee Mike Shorten: “The sandbagging operation continues today as the river is not expected to crest until sometime tonight or early tomorrow morning. “We need people to fill, tie and stack sandbags today. I’m attaching … Continue reading
A second message has come from Nunda Township Trustee Mike Shorten: “Thanks for the response yesterday. “Between efforts Wednesday and yesterday over 16,000 sand bags have been created, but the need is still great as the Fox River in not … Continue reading
I thought you might be interested in the use of email for election purposes. Remember to Vote This Tuesday!!!!! Good Morning, This Tuesday there will be an election for several municipal and school boards that most people will not bother … Continue reading
I have given up trying to understand Nunda Township Republican politics. Township Supervisor John Heisler, a former McHenry County Board member, is being challenged by three people. Heisler, whose family’s name has been associated with Crystal Lake since his grandfather … Continue reading
In the what goes around comes around category is the lack of a quorum for the most recent meeting of the Nunda Township Republican Central Committee. McHenry County Republican Central Committee Vice Chairman Mark Daniel is also the Chairman of … Continue reading