Join me in a political tour of the Huntley Expo.
The first booth paid for by tax dollars or campaign funds was that of the McHenry County Recorder of Deeds.
Unlike when Undersheriff Andy Zinke was running for office, Joni Smith, the employee running for this office, was not in the office booth.
The next booth meeting my criteria was that of McHenry County State’s Attorney candidate Patrick Kenneally.
One of Patrick Kenneally supporters told me that the candidate was able to talk to 900 voters at the Huntley Expo.
Down the way a bit was a booth for State Senator Karen McConnaughay.
State Senator Karen McConnaughay wasn’t at the booth, but volunteers or staffers were.
Although McHenry County State’s Attorney Lou Bianchi was standing next to Patrick Kenneally campaigning at his booth, the office had a spot next to Huntley Community Radio’s near the exit door.
The State’s Attorney’s Office had a booth.
The next taxpayer-financed booth I found was that of the Huntley Police Department.
No signs but that from the Expo organizers on the wall behind the table for the Huntley Police Department. They were giving away free gun locks.
Judge James Cowlin and his wife were in a space he had rented at the Expo.
Judge James Cowlin had the Expo to himself. His opponent Demetri Tsilimigras did not have a booth.
A booth for McHenry County College was across the aisle.
McHenry County college staffers were spreading the word about opportunities.
Back next to Cowlin’s booth was one for Recorder of Deeds candidate Joe Tirio.
Joe Tirio’s wife Karen listened as he explained how, at minimum, his idea of abolishing the elective office of Recorder would save the almost $105,000 salary, plus benefits, forever.
Neither of Tirio’s opponents–Tina Hill and Joni Smith–had a presence at the event.
For those who did not want to take the time to engage verbally, Joe Tirio has this poster to explain his idea.
Next to Tirio’s booth I found one for the Huntley Library District.
The Huntley Library District made its presence known.
Around the corner I found the space for the McHenry County Right to Life organization.
Staffing the Right to Life booth were Nancy Cole and Dorothy Morlan.
As I moved around, I found the Huntley Park District.
A Huntley Park District employee was engaged in a conversation with a patron or potential patron.
On the way in, State’s Attorney candidate Dan Regna greeted me with a cold hand. He was passing out little cards.
Apparently he had not paid for a booth.
Dan Regna parked a truck with a big sign so those coming and going from the main parking lot could see it.
He was still outside when I left campaigning with those coming and going.
Regna had to go outside, the chamber people kicked him out of the building 2X for campaigning where it was not allowed.
The fact that he can’t obey simple rules, proves that he should not be States Attorney.
Apparently, he doesn’t know that when you go to Rome, you do as the Romans do.
REGNA made an ass of himself!
He and KEARNS (for co Brd) were campaigning inside.
Rules stated clearly not to solicited or campaign if you haven’t supported the chamber’s event.
In my book, that is a form of stealing.
These are NOT the people you want in office.
Demetri skipping this event is a conspiracy orchestrated by Rebecca Lee!
Dan didn’t pay for a booth at Marengo Expo or McHenry.
He just went around passing his cards.