Perhaps you remember the $80,000 real estate tax increase resolution. There have been 111 comments on the article, probably a record. Denial that taxes will increase because of the resolution were made. How can one believe that taxes weren’t hiked … Continue reading
Yesterday, Martha Thompon of Crystal Lake complained that McHenry County Board member had not spoken during the debates on next year’s taxes. Actually, he did. In member comments, Gasser pointed out the following: 57 homeowners in Fox River Grove were … Continue reading
From a comment yesterday written by Martha Thompson of Crystal Lake under the article, “Republicans Hike County Tax 4%.” I am really disappointed in my Republican Party. I am disappointed in all of you who voted to increase my property … Continue reading
That’s a question that commenter Mark thinks Franks should answer. Of course, Franks won’t say anything, any more than he did at the McHenry County League of Women Voters candidates’ night that he skipped. Here is Mark’s commentary: Will Jack … Continue reading
Saturday a post card from the Crystal Lake Library arrived. As I look at it, I see it doesn’t say, “Vote Yes.” That means it was not financed with private campaign funds from he Crystal Lake Library YES Committee, as were … Continue reading
Richard Naponelli of 5612 Meadowbrook Lane in unincorporated Crystal Lake has written a check to the Crystal Lake Library YES Committee for $8,000. That’s enough for a mass mailing to Crystal Lake voters. The Committee is seeking favorable votes on … Continue reading
State Rep. candidate Steve Reick nails the evidence that State Rep. Jack Franks voted for legislation that resulted in higher property taxes in an article Reick published on his web site yesterday. The Shell Game Posted on August 7, 2016 … Continue reading
Governor Bruce Rainer signed House Bill 5529, which serves as a tax cap evasion mechanism for school funding. School boards deliberately tax far above their budgeted needs in the Transportation Fund, then (by virtue of Rauner’s endorsement) may transfer excess … Continue reading
A press release from McHenry County Board Chairman candidate Mike Walkup: Jack Franks voted for increase on Social Security Taxes on income Mike Walkup, County Board member and candidate for Chairman of the Board of McHenry County, revealed today that … Continue reading
The Crystal Lake City Council will be asked to put a November advisory referendum on the ballot at Tuesday night’s meeting. Careful readers will remember that the Crystal Lake Library have been holding meetings. The June meeting was billed as … Continue reading
During debate on this last day before Illinois would enter its second year without a budget, State Rep. Jack Franks took the floor. Doing what he does best, Franks caught the attention of three reporters. It is pretty obvious that … Continue reading
In his quest to become the biggest, baddest political in McHenry County, State Rep. Jack Franks is running for Mchenry County Board Chairman. He told reporters in May that he was dropping out of his reelection campaign for State Representative. … Continue reading
Woodstock watchdog Susan Handelsman offers the following warning about a really bad bill: Every taxpayer should contact Governor to protest House Bill 5529. It allows schools to levy excess accumulation in transportation fund for express purpose of transfer to Gen … Continue reading
State Rep. candidate Steve Reick has disputed Jack Franks’ claim that he has never voted for a tax hike. Decide for yourself. However, even if you buy State Rep. Jack Franks’ claim, there’s another assertion that he cannot make: “I … Continue reading
This came from Tim Dwyer, the tax protest attorney who won his suit against the Harrison Grade School District in Wonder Lake: With regard to attacking the property tax problem, your readers should be urged to look at H.B. 5529. … Continue reading
The Algonquin-Lake in the Hills Fire Protection District decided to force local companies to use it as an alarm company. That cut private enterprise out of the picture and an alarm company sued and won. That brought a loss of … Continue reading
Hinsdale School District 181 gave , according to the Chicago Tribune “The school district released directory information requested by Citizens for a New HMS, a group formed to get voter support for a $65 million bond sale referendum to fund … Continue reading
Lakewood bond analyst and public policy commentator Steve Willson reflected on the McHenry County College Board’s upcoming decision of whether to increase or decrease taxes. (Board members can do either. (By taking all the money allowed under the Real Estate … Continue reading
Can’t remember where I read that Governor Bruce Rauner was saying that there would be no budget until January, but I can tell you why there won’t be a budget and massive tax hike passed before the end of filing … Continue reading
Capitol Fax Blog was not the only blogger to notice State Rep. Jack Franks’ massive tax increase bill. His 2014 opponent, Steve Reick, did, too, on his blog Illinoyances. Here’s part of his post, which you can find here: Jack’s doing … Continue reading
