Congratulations to Ken Koehler for earning the endorsements of the Northwest Herald (10/16/12) and the Daily Herald (10/15/12) in the 2012 General Election!

What People Are Saying About Ken Koehler


"The county's tax rate has gone down three of the last four years and this could not have happened without Ken Koehler's leadership and the support of members of the county board."  -McHenry County Treasurer Bill LeFew                            

"Ken Koehler is a proven, articulate leader who demonstrates daily his knowledge, honesty, and dedication to McHenry County's Future."  -McHenry County Recorder Phyllis Walters

"Ken Koehler has been a tireless advocate of road system improvements and has led the way on water conservation and awareness.  He is a leader who understands fiscal restraint and represents the citizens of McHenry County well."  -State Representative Mark Beaubien

"McHenry County Board Chairman Ken Koehler has made collaboration among county, municipal and township governments the hallmark of his tenure. The result has been a cohesive set of well-defined programs and goals with significant buy-in at all levels of local government. The beneficiaries are the taxpayers."  -Woodstock Mayor Brian Sager

"Chairman Koehler has always been an advocate for Public Safety in McHenry County and we in law enforcement have come to rely on his continuing support for better and safer communities."  -McHenry County Sheriff Keith Nygren

"Ken Koehler was instrumental in establishing a new, expanded PACE program in cooperation with McHenry, Crystal Lake, Woodstock, McHenry and Door Townships and Pioneer Center so that our residents have better public transit options when traveling throughout the county."  -McHenry Mayor Sue Low

"Ken Koehler is committed to his constituents and supports programs that better the quality of life for all of the citizens of McHenry County."  -States Attorney Lou Bianchi

"These are tough times and having an experienced leader that knows how to balance a budget, without raising taxes, and live within the means of the County is more critical than ever. Governing is a balancing act and the common good must always prevail. Ken Koehler has that experience and common sense."  -Lake County Board Chairman Suzi Schmidt

"Ken Koehler has successfully lobbied in Springfield and Washington, D.C. to secure more than $300 million in road improvement dollars for McHenry County, and those projects translate to safer and less-congested roads for all of us."  -Algonquin Village President John Schmitt

"I urge you all to re-elect Ken Koehler as our County Board Member."  -Lake In The Hills Village President Ed Plaza