Just looking at the headline of this Crain’s Chicago Business article gives a clue as to effect switching from a flat rate to a progressive income tax will have on rich people in Illinois: South Florida mansion sales surge as … Continue reading
The following people will be leading the McHenry County Democratic Central Committee for the next two years: Kristina Zahorik Chair • Nunda 25, Oakwood Hills Ruth Scifo Vice Chair • Algonquin 50, Crystal Lake Michael Bissett Treasurer • Grafton 12, … Continue reading
Here’s a summary of the new taxes proposed by Senate Democrats: Individual income tax increased to 4.95% (currently 3.25%), a 53% increase. Corporate income tax to 7% (currently 5.25%), a 33% increase. Increases the Earned Income Tax Credit to 15% … Continue reading
They will contest the April election with the following Republican candidates: Supervisor Kelvin Lee Jennigs Catherine M. Williams Michael Walkup Township Assessor Mark Dzemske Justin Franzke Road Commissioner “Iron” Mike Lespernce Eric Dowd Clerk Joni Smith Trustee (4 to be … Continue reading
Here’s an interesting analysis of early voting in McHenry County by John Reeves: His analyses in other collar counties show more Democrats voting early than Republicans. … Continue reading
In next Wednesday night’s McHenry County Democratic Party Convention at McHenry County College, everyone is welcome, but only elected Precinct Committeemen will be allowed to vote on officers and any other business. Here is the list showing who won where … Continue reading
Don’t know how, but I’ve gotten on some Democratic Party congressional fundraising email lists. Thought you might be interested in how Democrats are using House Speaker John Boehner’s announced resignation from the top post. Before today, their pitch was aimed … Continue reading
It took long enough, but Illinois wage earners will start seeing the extra two percent taken out of their checks this month. At the same time the Democratic Party’s income tax hike went into effect two years ago, the Feds … Continue reading
After looking at the mailing that arrived today for Dee Beaubien (Ind.-Madigan) from the Democratic Party of Illinois, I continue to wonder if the Barrington Hills resident is suggesting that windmills should be allowed in her hometown. And, if the … Continue reading
In a report to the Illinois State Board of Elections Saturday, Political Action Committees reported having spent $7,758.96 on behalf of Dee Beaubien, who is running as an “Independent.” The money paid for not one, but two mailings (first here, … Continue reading
A while back McHenry County Blog took a look at how the Republican Party was faring, based on the number of people who filed GOP Precinct Committeeman petitions. Let’s take a walk down that same path with McHenry County Democrats. … Continue reading
Monday, the first day for filing petitions for public and party office, only one Democrat, Ringwood’s Marti Swanson filed for precinct committeeman. As of Friday noon, the minority party was up to 18 filings. GRAFTON 18 – Denise Barreto, 5525 … Continue reading
Democrats praised voters (the customers) when they voted them into office as insightful and inspired. Now the same people who voted for them are not uninformed, scared and angry, if you listen to Democrat leaders publicly run them down. It … Continue reading
When we were at the Independence Hall gift shop, I saw this quote from Benjamin Franklin: “When the people find that they can vote themselves money, that will herald the end of the republic.“ I was thinking of that quote … Continue reading
One of the friends of McHenry County Blog has discovered that Democratic Party State Rep. Jack Franks’ Woodstock office is going to be used Tuesday, September 1st, to lobby citizens for President Barack Obama’s health care reform plan. The “host” … Continue reading
