On Saturday June 10th the McTague Team had an awesome time braving the questionable weather at the Algonquin Hill Climb Festival (visit the website- www.jamesmctague4district1.com- for pictures). This local event honors the automotive gumption of a far gone era in a very fun and colorful way as racers speed to the top of a hill in vintage cars. It was great meeting with other citizens and exchanging our thoughts how we need to improve our community. As I've stated myself and am looking to change, many of you expressed anger at the lack of choice in our elected community leadership- there is a large population of Independents and closet Democrats who are being alienated, a continued increase in the traffic congestion- even though large sums of your money has been spent researching this issue there is still a failure to act, the shrinking water table (due to rapid uncontrolled/ unplanned growth) and the potential for contamination to our remaining water, and the need for improved safety- the county board has known for some time about the need to upgrade a regional animal shelter and has chosen like most things to do nothing. Time and time again the county board has failed to recognize that our community is growing. Also, as these complaints- and federal problems- demonstrate single party control over all branches of government breeds incompetence, impedes action, corrupts, and distances government from the people. This makes democracy unhealthy and eventually non-existent.
On Saturday June 17th I had the privilege of being one of many who attended the 1st annual McHenry County Democratic Jeffersonian Dinner. It was wonderful seeing Herb Franks and Bob Gibson receive recognition for their life long dedication to the community, and listening to Illinois leaders like...
Congresswoman Melissa Bean
Attorney General Lisa Madigan
and State Representative Jack FranksIn addition, I had the pleasure of speaking with Algonquin and Barrington Hills Village Board Presidents John Schmitt and Robert Abboud who also attended the event. Most importantly, I was impressed to see how many in our community believe in democracy and that the oligarchical rule in the area must end.
Finally, I hope everyone had an enjoyable Father's Day; even those who were unable to be with their loved ones- because of war or other distances.
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