McHENRY COUNTY DEMS--Call to Convention
The Democratic Party of McHenry County will assemble for its biennial Convention at the Woodstock Opera House at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 5. The main order of business will be the election of officers and County Board District Chairs.
Only elected Precinct Representatives may vote in the election. Each P.R. will cast a weighted ballot reflecting the total number Democratic ballots cast in the precinct in the February 5 Primary Election. County Chair Tom Cynor noted that each P.R. will bring to the election many more votes than ever before, “reflecting the fact that the majority of McHenry County voters cast Democratic ballots in the Primary.”
The offices of Chair, Vice-Chair, Secretary, Treasurer, and General Counsel are up for election.
Cynor has announced that he will not seek re-election and instead seek election as Treasurer. Cynor, who became a father for the second time on Primary election day, cited family responsibilities for stepping down as chair. “I have enjoyed the experience and responsibility and am proud of the Party and what it has achieved. I have confidence that the new chair, whoever it might be, will lead the Party to a historic victory in November and I will be on hand to offer my continued services.”
Current Vice Chair Kathy Bergan Schmidt has circulated nominating petitions for the office of Chair. Other candidates may also present petitions, which much be signed by at least three elected P.R.s, at the Convention.
After the election of the new county wide officers, County Board District P.R.s will caucus to elect District Chairs. District Chairs also sit on the County Party’s Executive Committee.
For more information call 815 788-9540, e-mail info@mchenrydems.com, or visit www.mchenrydems.com .