Yesterday, I told you most of what happened to me before the parade (one surprise to come later). Today, let’s look at the politicians courting voters in the McHenry Fiesta Days Parade. I had to walk through these poms each … Continue reading
For the first time since the late 1990’s, if memory serves me correctly, McHenry voters will have a contest for Mayor. Incumbent Sue Low is being challenged by former Mayor Steve Cuda. Besides the Mayor, the following offices are up … Continue reading
Regular readers will know that I go to parades to read political tea leaves. Perhaps the biggest insight was that Democrat Jack Franks was in the middle of the Republican floats. Whether deliberate or not, it surely sent a mixed … Continue reading
After an extensive debate with no public input because a public hearing had been previously held, three McHenry Aldermen and one Alderwoman voted to raise the city sales tax rate 50%. The rate will go from the current 1% to … Continue reading
