Still more of the debate on giving County Administrator Peter Austin five-year contract: Mary McCann explained that she liked by Thorsen had said, but still wanted to vote on the resolution. Chris Christensen, appointed only weeks ago, said that he … Continue reading
If you thought it was Jack Franks or Pam Althoff, you’re wrong. Neither of them have been able to snag a 5-year term in office. McHenry County Administrator Peter Austin, on the other hand, got a five-year contract extension. That … Continue reading
The following endorsement mailing came from the Pro-Life Victory Committee, the political arm of Right to Life, McHenry County. Those endorsed in McHenry County follow: Donald Trump – President Peter Roskam – 6th District Congress Randy Hultgren – 14th District … Continue reading
The Northwest Herald rolled out endorsements for two McHenry County Board districts today. In District 1 incumbent Yvonne Barnes, a Republican challenger Kerri Barber, a Democrat In District 2 appointed incumbent Jeff Thorsen, a Republican challenger John Reinert, a Republican … Continue reading
At the beginning of Thursday’s McHenry County Finance and Audit Committee McHenry County Board Chairman candidate Mike Walkup called for the abolition of the property tax levied for the Valley Hi Nursing Home. He pointed out that the nursing home … Continue reading
While McHenry’s Fiesta Days Parade was blistering hot last Sunday, Algonquin’s Founders Day Parade Saturday had a pleasant temperature, was cloudy and had a good breeze. In short, the day was comfortable. I parked near Port Edward, where dignitaries ate … Continue reading
District 1 Democratic Party candidate for McHenry County Board Kerri Barber is knocking on doors. Here is what she is handing out: This particular piece has a nice note, so apparently the homeowner was not found at home. Republican candidates … Continue reading
Using a cost-benefit approach, an 18-4 vote of the McHenry County Board settled a suit brought by Local 150 of the International Union of Operating Engineers over an alleged violation of the Open Meetings Act when the majority of a … Continue reading
An article summarizing the upsets in the Republican Primary Election ran in the Northwest Herald today. Written by Kevin Craver, its headline is Fighting the Status Quo, County voters send establishment a message in Illinois primary Featured on the front … Continue reading
The Thursday night meeting of the McHenry County Board consisted mostly of criticizing Democratic Party State Rep. and the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund. Executive Director Louis W. Kosiba had been invited to the meeting. No one used the word “pawn” to … Continue reading
There aren’t many precincts in yet, but incumbent McHenry County Board member Anna May Miller, Chairwoman of the Transportation Committee is running three out of three with 7 of 38 precincts in. Incumbent Yvonne Barnes and newcomer Tom Wilbeck are … Continue reading
This letter from McHenry County Board member Andrew Gasser was sent to 3,900 addresses: Mr. Andrew Gasser 112 Grove Ave, Fox River Grove McHenry County Board District 1 Friends, Neighbors, and Constituents, I am writing you to tell you about … Continue reading
A post card pointed out that McHenry County Board member Anna May Miller is a “double dipper” has arrived in District 1 mail boxes. It was sent by McHenry County Republicans for Better Government, the same Political Action Committee that … Continue reading
Patricia Kennedy, President of the Alliance for Land, Agriculture and Water sends the following information: ALAW Endorsements for County Board: The Alliance for Land, Agriculture and Water (ALAW) endorses the following candidates for County Board: Tom Wilbeck, District 1 Jeffrey Thorsen, … Continue reading
Previously, I have published County Board member Tom Wilbeck’s palm card that he passes out door-to-door, plus his mailing. I have not been able to find one for Anna May Miller, but have published her mailing and will publish her … Continue reading
A Cary resident named Pamala offers this comment under the precinct letter from Committeeman candidate Jim Cosler: I am truly conflicted right now. I have been friends with the Miller family for many years. They are nice people. I also … Continue reading
I haven’t noted this year that the post office continues to play the role of precinct worker. Think of how much dedicated manpower that candidates would have to have if all the post cards and other literature you receive in … Continue reading
The Daily Herald has published its endorsements for three McHenry County Board districts. For District 1, Yvonne Barnes and Anna May Miller For District 2, John Reinert and Jeff Thorsen For District 3, Nancy Gonsiorek and Nick Provenzano … 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
Thanks to a friend of McHenry County Blog for the following analysis of the attendance of McHenry County Board members for 2013, 2014 and 2015 through October. County Board member meeting attendance records Includes Board meetings and primary … Continue reading
