There was a transparency vote on the McHenry County Board that mystified me. It was a change in the County Board Rules which would have required the posting of County Board member expenses. The County Board annually budgets $1,000 per … Continue reading
One of the rule changes voted down by the McHenry County Board was a proposal that would have had staff report quarterly on how much each board member spent of the allowed $1,000 per year expense account. John Hammerand argued … Continue reading
McHenry County Board members have budgeted themselves $1,000 a year for miscellaneous expenses. $24,000 in total. The Fiscal Year runs from December through November, so FY11 is almost over. Maybe because all of the Board members are up for election, … Continue reading
Yesterday, McHenry County Blog laid out the time line for State Rep. Jack Franks’ interest in reforming Metra. Democrat Franks introduced no legislation until after the fall election. In the final weeks before the fall election, Metra Board member Jack … Continue reading
When I heard of the $1,000 a year that McHenry County Board members can use to get reimbursement for county board-related expenses, it perked my interest. Would goodies be found as they are with the Chicago Aldermen’s much larger expense … Continue reading
If you want to be a part-time elected official, what office should you run for? Inspired by a front page Northwest Herald story of what mayors and village presidents in McHenry County earn, I filed a Freedom of Information request … Continue reading
If you want to be a part-time elected official, what office should you run for? Inspired by a front page Northwest Herald story of what mayors and village presidents in McHenry County earn, I filed a Freedom of Information request … Continue reading
