McHenry County Blog

The following statement has been received from Dave Bachmann, the Democratic Party candidate for McHenry County Coroner against Republican incumbent Marlene Lantz:

"While out canvasing and talking to the folks, I am asked a fairly consistent question regarding the coroners office. After twenty eight years of a Lantz reign without Union representation, nor any previous inquirers into having such, voters are wondering why now, all of a sudden?

"My response can only be as follows:

"Ms. Lantz's behavior during this election cycle obviously shows her fear of not having her cushy position and having it 'her way' any longer. Spending 'at will' to the detriment of our citizenry as I have previously outlined in my assessment of the Coroners office as it operates today.

"As many know, I have made my professional assessment (utilizing my 30 years of business and professional experience internationally) of her office management and staffing.

"I stand by my assessment and nothing Ms. Lantz plans to do will deter me from implementing tax dollar saving programs.

"Nothing!

"I am not a career politician, but clearly understand economics and a fiduciary duty to those who might place me in office come November.

"Ms Lantz is

• either holding the hard working tax payers of McHenry County to Economic 'Blackmail,' as punishment for the results of the Feb. Primary,
• OR, she is 'Pandering' after twenty eight years of ignoring Democratic based Unions, to make herself appear that she has seen the light of a Democratic cause.... all of a sudden.

"The hard working tax payers of McHenry County have paved the way for Ms. Lantz to earn a very nice living, and, in addition, have provided for her future with a well funded pension. We will not be fooled nor swayed by this political stunt.

"She should be ashamed that she has abandoned her base for the sake of an election.

"I will not be swayed by any such moves by Ms. Lantz should I win the office of Coroner.

"Rather, I will stay my course as outlined as a principled and dedicated public servant. I will act accordingly without the fear of threat to uphold my duty to the citizens of McHenry County.

"This will be my official stance on this issue. "Courage and Strength" undeterred by any faction that might try to impede my ability to do what is right for our county residents.

"David J. Bachmann
"Democratic Candidate for McHenry County Coroner"

Labels: Dave Bachmann, Marlene Lantz, McHenry County Coroner