With Mayor Sue Low stepping down this year, two men have stepped forward–Steve Cuda and Wayne Jett. Cuda, an attorney, is a former McHenry Mayor who ran unsuccessfully against Low four years ago. Jett is a local businessman dealing in … Continue reading
Moving on was what McHenry Alderman Robert Peterson did when he resigned his seat. Peterson said that due to his planned marriage in October, when he will relocate outside of city limits, he was resigning. The timing was such that … Continue reading
Before Jack Franks McHenry Town Hall Meeting began, I asked Mayor Sue Low if she were running for re-election. Some may remember that a spectator urged the election of an alderman as he went past during the Fiesta Days Parade. … Continue reading
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
Just thought you’d like to know the mayors and village presidents who have endorsed Jack Franks as of 7-12-16: City of Harvard Mayor Jay Nolan City of McHenry Mayor Susan Low City of Woodstock Mayor Brian Sager Village of Algonquin … Continue reading
State Rep. Jack Franks is holding his annual breakfast fundraiser this Saturday morning at Donley’s south of Union. The price is $40 per person, but the Democrat is willing to accept more. $2,500 is listed on the back. Committee members … Continue reading
McHenry Mayor Sue Low had $1,526.26 in her campaign bank account at the end of March. She had $421.25 more at the beginning of 2015. Most of the money spent was less than $150, meaning that details did not have to … Continue reading
The political action before the Fiesta Days Parade in McHenry on July 19th started at Perry Moy’s Plum Garden. It was close to the start of the parade. Outside Tina Hill wanted a photo of herself and McHenry Mayor Sue … Continue reading
The results have not yet been posted, but word from the County Clerk’s Office is that McHenry Ward 2 Alderman Andy Glab has been re-elected by one vote. Results posted on election night showed a 136-136 tie with challenger James … Continue reading
One cannot help but read the following November 4th email to members of the McHenry City Council and conclude that Mayor Sue Low has significantly tightened control over the city staff. Employees now cannot speak to council members out of … Continue reading
The first indication of politics at McHenry’s 2013 Fiesta Days Parade was a man walking to the marshaling area wearing a Bill Prim for Sheriff tee shirt. I was on my way to Congressman Randy Hultgren’s Pre-Parade Reception at Perry … Continue reading
In a post last night, I pointed out that Steve Cuda was trailing Sue Low in their contest for Mayor of McHenry. The trend shown in early tallying was not reversed. Low won by over 500 votes. … Continue reading
In one of four hotly-contested mayoral contests in McHenry County, incumbent Mayor Sue Low is leading former Mayor Steve Cuda by what would be landslide proportions in a national election. … Continue reading
Here’s what I found in her full page Northwest Herald ad on Sunday, reprinted with the permission of Sue Low: Low is being challenged for Mayor by former Mayor Steve Cuda. … Continue reading
The final mailing for McHenry mayoral candidate Steve Cuda, who is running against incumbent Mayor Sue Low, starts with this letter: <blockquote >Dear Friends and Neighbors: From 1993 to 2001 I served the citizens of McHenry as your Mayor. I … Continue reading
Former Northwest Herald community editor, reporter and columnist Cynthia Wolf (more background here) has started a blog just in time for the end of the McHenry city election cycle. The articles she has written so far can be seen by … 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
And, here are the details: It will be on Thursday, April 4, at 5-7 PM at Nicolino’s on Bully Valley Road. Cuda, a former Mayor of McHenry, is trying to unseat incumbent Sue Low. It is the first contested election … Continue reading
I’ve noticed more candidates with cards this year than previously. The first one appeared at the Bill Prim for Sheriff fund raiser at the Bull Valley Country Club. Prim, of course, is not on the ballot until next March’s Republican … Continue reading
This is from mayoral candidate Steve Cuda’s nephew, Andrew Cuda. It is addressed to McHenry Voters. “I grew up in McHenry and my family lives in McHenry. For this reason, I have been following this year’s mayoral election from afar. … Continue reading
