Townships To Take Home Money from State Budget

It won’t be just not-for-profit organizations and cities and villages that will get checks from state government, if McHenry County State Representatives Mark Beaubien, Jack Franks and Mike Tryon get their way.

Of course, Governor Rod Blagojevich doesn’t have to release the money, even if the budget sent to the governor becomes law.

Even so, here’s what five township governments in McHenry County are in line to receive:

Algonquin Township

– $75,000 for non-dedicated roads
– $50,000 for operations and capital costs
– $100,000 for operations and infrastructure improvements

Grafton Township

– $75,000 for the relocation of a building

McHenry Township

– $50,000 for operations and infrastructure improvements

Nunda Township

– $100,000 for operations and infrastructure improvements
– $50,000 for non-dedicate township road funds
– $50,000 for operations and capital costs

Richmond Township Highway Department

– $20,000 for road and building improvements

There are 17 townships in McHenry County.

Want to guess which townships’ officials are considered more politically powerful?

And, what’s your favorite name for this money?

Pork, earmark or member initiative.


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