A constituent of Algonquin Township Republican Party Chairman Andrew Gasser forwarded this email from him: Friends, I know I rarely email you but I wanted to make you all aware of what we in the Algonquin Township Republican Central Committee … Continue reading
Category Archives: Nepotism
In a move that seems antithetical to a political party the Algonquin Township Republican Central Committee will consider a policy statement on nepotism and patronage at its upcoming 7:30 May 10th meeting at Republican Headquarters next to Joseph’s Market in … Continue reading
A post card pointed out that McHenry County Board member Anna May Miller is a “double dipper” has arrived in District 1 mail boxes. It was sent by McHenry County Republicans for Better Government, the same Political Action Committee that … Continue reading
Running for the post of McHenry County Recorder of Deeds, Joe Tirio has as one of his web sites: http://www.iwonthiremywife.com/ Now he comments under the missive from County Board member Andrew Gasser on patronage and nepotism: Nepotism and patronage hurt … Continue reading
This letter to the editor was written was McHenry County Board member Andrew Gasser. It is published with his permission. The Rev. Billy Graham said, “When a brave man takes a stand, the spines of others are often stiffened.” It … Continue reading
You know I try to publish all press releases sent to me by candidates. (That’s no problem at this stage in the election proceszs, but gets more difficult as the election nears.) The following press release from Joe Tirio, a … Continue reading
There has been criticism of township government on the grounds that some township officials hire relatives. “Nepotism” is the word used. Now McHenry County Recorder of Deeds candidate Joe Tirio is using nepotism and patronage in his campaign. What you … Continue reading
Businessman Joe Tirio has sent a press release announcing his candidacy for McHenry County Reocrder of Deeds. He enters a two-woman race between former McHenry County Board Chairwoman Tina Hill and former Nunda Township Trustee Joni Smith. Below is Tirio’s … Continue reading
Last meeting, Joe Alger criticized nepotism during the public comment period at a County Board meeting. He was back again Tuesday night to point out that the minutes said his comments had to do with hiring practices. Alger said his comments … Continue reading
McHenry County Board member Andrew Gasser has posted the member comments from the last meeting. The article containing that may be found here. There addressed the topic of nepotism, which was introduced into the meeting by Joe Alger during the … Continue reading
When the McHenry County Board met Tuesday, people went away talking about what Patriots United leader and, now, McHenry County Sheriff’s Commission member Joe Alger said in his public comments. He covered the committee interview when he applied and was … Continue reading
During Public Comment at the February 17th County Board Meeting Joe Alger addressed the Board. He started off by saying that many people in the community are upset about the Clerk hiring her husband and he sees this as a … Continue reading
How often does a citizen chastise members of the McHenry County Board in public? I can’t think of many. Last night Joe Alger, one of the stalwarts of Patriots United (whose annual breakfast is Saturday morning) offered criticism for being … Continue reading
A McHenry man named Jack Riley, who I’m told was seriously considering running for Mayor against incumbent Sue Low, has taken out an ad in the Northwest Herald. He states he disagrees with the NWH’s endorsement of Low over former … Continue reading