Dateline April 17, 2012. Finance and Negotiations Committee, McHenry County College. Trustees Dennis Adams, Ron Parrish, Carol Larson present, Barbara Walters absent. President Vicky Smith and Chief Financial Officer Larry West. The minutes tell of West explaining that “the College … Continue reading
Take a look at what the McHenry County Board will look at when they decide whether to give taxpayers a break next year. You remember, the break the Board majority did not give in the real estate tax bills we … Continue reading
An email from Mike Tryon about the next-to-the-last week in Springfield: Key legislation was debated and voted on last week in the General Assembly. Here is an update of some of the more noteworthy items: Bill to Curb use of … Continue reading
With tax bills having arrived, it seems appropriate to call attention again to those McHenry County Board members who recommended to tax us to the max: Who Voted to Raise Your County Taxes? The Board members voted “balloon” levy, that … Continue reading
Real estate tax bills being sent out in McHenry County this year will total $783,689,437.41 this spring. That compares with $773,325,977.50 a year ago. That’s an increase of 1.34%, which those with good memories will recall is less than the … Continue reading
Here’s the view of Stephen Willson on the proposal for Crystal Lake Library improvements. Food for thought. Should We Build a New Library in Crystal Lake? An open letter to the Crystal Lake City Council Key points New library budget … Continue reading
A press release from the Fox River Grove Police: Sales Tax Referendum FAQ Parking A large amount of residents are expected to attend the forum regarding the sales tax referendum this evening at 7:00 P.M. at the Village Hall. Additional … Continue reading
A email has been sent this morning soliciting parental opposition to State Rep. Jack Franks’ bill to prohibit the collection of more property tax dollars when assessments go down. Apparently Superintendent Donn Mendoza and School Board President Jeff Mason were … Continue reading
A press release from State Rep. Mike Tryon tells us the results of a recent poll. When I asked I was told about 100 people participated. Interestingly, one result is exactly the opposite of the way that Tryon voted. He … Continue reading
Yesterday, I suggested that maybe the Crystal Lake City Council could recoup some of the $64,000 it spent of our money on four stone monuments telling people they were on Virginia Street. I say “our” money because the $16,000 apiece … Continue reading
Not only the Township Officials of Illinois, but the more powerful Illinois Municipal League has lined up against State Rep. Jack Franks’ bill to keep property taxes constant in years when real estate assessments are declining. Under the way that … Continue reading
A press release from McHenry County Board member Barb Wheeler, the only candidate so far for the 64th State Representative District: Wheeler slams Quinn on Job Creation and Tax Hike Crystal Lake, IL: Today the Illinois Policy Institute published a … Continue reading
When I saw that “Election Workshop” item on the agenda of the special meeting of the McHenry County Board for Tuesday, I called and asked the President’s Office what was up. The woman I talked to did not know. I … Continue reading
A friend of McHenry County Blog suggested readers might find it instructive to learn the number of teachers who live within the Cary Grade School District boundaries compared to those who live out of district. A Freedom of Information request … Continue reading
The Illinois campaign disclosure law has a requirement that one put a sentence monetary solicitations saying where one can find one the political committee’s campaign disclosure report. The McHenry High School tax hike committee–Dist 156 – Continue the Legacy–doesn’t have … Continue reading
You can tell it’s fall. The corn and soy beans are being picked. The campaign signs are out. The McHenry High School tax hikers are placing signs around town. This “Vote Yes” four by four foot sign is at the … Continue reading
If anyone were running against a tax hiker in Illinois–state or local–this would be a marvelous template. It’s a TV ad being run by Delaware’s Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate Christine O’Donnell against Democrat Chris Coons. … Continue reading
I first noticed the write-in for state representative sign when I took one of my son’s friends home after a sleepover. There it was in the front yard in Four Colonies next to a Bill Brady for Governor sign. It … Continue reading
Trying to distance herself from Obama and liberal politics on something, anything, liberal Democrat Melissa Bean has decided to support tax cuts for the wealthy. Well, maybe, but temporarily. I couldn’t find anything in the Daily Herald or the Northwest … Continue reading
My Crystal Lake State Representative Mike Tryon is doing exactly what I would do. He is filling out all sorts of questionnaires and publishing them on his campaign web site. Here it is the latest one, a comprehensive one from … Continue reading
