Milk Day Parade Shots

My camera is in for an expensive repair, so my motivation for attending Harvard’s Milk Day Parade was minimal.

Republicans lined up for the Milk Day Parade near Harvard High School.

Republicans lined up for the Milk Day Parade near Harvard High School.

I was interested in how State Rep. Jack Franks would handle being on the ballot for two offices, but not enough to drive to the other end of McHenry County.

This shot shows an elephant and an entry for State's Attorney candidate Patrick Kenneally.

This shot shows an elephant, an entry for State’s Attorney candidate Patrick Kenneally and County Board Chairman candidate Mike Walkup.  There’s MCC Trustee Karen and Recorder candidate Joe Tirio in the center of the picture.

The information I received is that Franks looked as if he were running for State Representative.

A more complete view of the Republican entry shows the elephant,

The front of the Republican entry shows GOP Vice Chairman Steve Rooney on the right, the elephant on a float, and State Rep. candidate Steve Reick and Recorder candidate Joe Tirio to the left.

No indication of Franks’ advancing his candidacy for County Board Chairman.

GOP Precinct Committeeman and McHenry Grade School Board member Erik Sivertsen drew the task of driving the truck towing the elephant.

John O’Neill drew the task of driving the truck towing the elephant.

Steve Rooney, McHenry Township Republican Party Chairman and Vice Chairman of the County organization, is heading up the parade effort this summer.

State's Attorney candidate Patrick Kenneally had a pick-up truck with a big sign.

State’s Attorney candidate Patrick Kenneally had a pick-up truck with a big sign.

Both Patrick Kenneally and Mike Walkup had vehicles in the Harvard parade.

Mike

“Vote Walkup” tee shirts were in evidence as were Steve Reick for State Rep. signs.  Former Jack Franks’ State Rep. opponent John O’Neill can be seen to the right.

Someone got me a shot of Joe Tirio working the parade crowd.

Mike Walkup's truck.

Mike Walkup’s truck has his “Stop the McHenry County Tax Machine” sign.

If anyone has other parade photos, especially of the Democrats, please email them.

Joe Tirio, the GOP candidate for Recorder of Deeds, greeted those watching the parade.

Joe Tirio, the GOP candidate for Recorder of Deeds, greeted those watching the parade.


Comments

Milk Day Parade Shots — 9 Comments

  1. Mike Walkup has sign “Stop the McHenry County Tax Machine”.

    I voted for Mike but hasn’t he been part of that tax machine for many years and I am unaware of Mike stepping out over these many years to stop the machine.

    In fact, the tax machine increased my real estate taxes this year again . . .

    Mike, if I am correct, please save the cliche slogans for the Democrats as sogans like this are an insult to the intelligence of your Republican constituants.

    A more appropriate slogan for you might be “I have learned from my spendthrift ways and promise a more frugal tomorrow”.

    This would be more honest if this is truly your intent.

  2. David:

    Anyone who has an increase in their tax was subject to an increase in their EAV or taxing body increases other than the County.

    The County tax rate did not go up, in fact due to the reduction in the Valley Hi tax, it went down.

  3. Connect is right, David. but I encourage you to take a closer look at the school boards and to get involved. S

    top by their meetings when they are discussing levy and budget.

  4. Joe and fighting corruption you are right there has been a real downward spiral in county expenditures all these years Mike was on the board.

    I am too busy working 80 hour work weeks to pay the taxes on a home I cannot get rid of.

    My plan is simple for tax reduction and that is to exit this state when my youngest gets through high school.

    In the meantime I am a serf working for the political class of this country.

  5. Many people are leaving.

    I was absolutely shocked to see so many house in Turnberry that have been foreclosed on..

    Additionally, the majority of the empty lots had huge signs that said “BANK OWNED”.

    Somethings has got to give.

    What we are experiencing is the ripple effect of of long term continuation of corruption, increased taxation and overspending in our State.

    Reform has to take place not only in McHenry County, but across Illinois.

    People need to be out on election day to ensure that those Democrats that have ruled Cook County for decades, are finally removed from office so the likes of Mad Mikey Madigan and Cullerton no longer have the power to take advantage of the people.

    Follow our leader; Governor Rauner.

    He’s the best thing to ever happen to the State of Illinois.

    He’s not motivated by fame or money, as he already has both.

    As far as McHenry County is concerned, reform needs to continue.

    They elected Bill Prim and now we need to get rid of Franks and bring in new people like Steve Reick and Mike Walkup who are candidates that have nothing but the best intentions for our people.

    The people have the power to create change.

    Now, they have to realize it and continue working for reform.

    It’s now up to the people and the candidates we place in office..

  6. Other people are also making a difference, and we can’t forget Tirio or Kenneally and all the people working behind the scenes that are also there to create positive change for our Government.

    We need “EVERYONE” engaged and listening,

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