Out of the woodwork stepped Thomas Wilbeck of Lakewood.
His unexpected entry into the Republican primary means the three incumbents and publicly-announced newcomer will have to put on real campaigns.
Incumbent Scott Breeden is not running for re-election, concluding for at least the time being a career of public service that included the presidency of the Village of Lakewood, presidency of the Crystal Lake Park Board and membership on the McHenry County Board.
Crystal Lake City Councilwoman Carolyn Schofield stepped up to run and, until today, she and the three incumbents,
- Jim Heisler
- Ken Koehler
- Donna Kurtz
were assumed to have an unobstructed path to the fall election.
Wilbeck’s last minute entry means there will be a reason to vote in the Republican primary other than the Republican Presidential Primary.
Carolyn Schofield is the current Crystal Lake Councilwoman and candidate for McHenry County Board District 2.
Thus the 5 candidates for the 4 openings are:
Thomas Wilbeck
Carolyn Schofield
Jim Heisler
Ken Koehler
Donna Kurtz
WE WIL make a change. Vote Thomas W. Wilbeck for McHenry County board (district 2).
Thankd
Tom will have my vote!
Tom Wilbeck is one of the most honest, hard working and dedicated family man that I’ve ever known. His dedication to the community will make McHenry County a better place to live.
I’ve known Tom for nearly 2 decades and he is a man of integrity with a head for business. Tom will make for a great leader!