McHenry County Blog

Right after the primary election in March of 2000, Bill LeFew, who was actively seeking to replace Jack Schaffer as McHenry County Republican Central Committee Chairman, sent a letter to the committeemen who were elected.

LeFew, McHenry County Treasurer, was competing with Algonquin Township Road Commissioner Bob Miller.

Given LeFew’s recent intervention in the Nunda Township Republican Party’s internal affairs, I thought it might be worth looking at what LeFew said he would do, if given the top spot in the Republican Party in McHenry County.

Today, we’ll look at his March 22nd cover letter. Friday and Saturday, we’ll look at what he says on two more pages he enclosed with his letter, which has no return address other than “Harvard, IL 60033.”

Dear Fellow Republican,

First let me congratulate you on successfully being elected as precinct committeeman. As you know, on April 3rd, we will all come together to elect a Chairman and other officers of our party.

As you probably know, I am running for the position of Chairman, and I would like your support. I strongly believe it is time for our party to end the in-fighting. We much understand that there will be times when we will not all agree. We also must work to make sure that those disagreements don’t escalate to make us enemies.

I am attaching two informational sheets to this letter. The first tells of my background and experience and the second tells of some changes I would like to make, if elected as Chairman.

I believe that the Chairman’s job is to listen to your concerns, and to act on them quickly. The Chairman must respond to you, when and where you need him.

In keeping with this, I am listing several ways in which you can contact me. I will be there when you need me.

Sincerely,

Wm. LeFew

Offoce 815-334-4354
Office 815-943-6655
Pager 815-356-4892
Home 815-943-4159
FAX 815-943-6286
Email wlefew@amfam.com

Tomorrow: LeFew’s background. More on Sunday.

Click on the letter to enlarge it.

Labels: Bill LeFew, McHenry County Republican Central Committee