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Recent News About Madison County Board
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Prenzler reflects on lessons from the Covid lockdowns
This is what our founding fathers feared – that the government would try to censor free speech, as our government is trying to do today, with the excuse that it is “misinformation” or “hateful.” -
Prenzler asks Madison County Board to reconsider 'unnecessary' advisory resolution on forming new state
The Madison County Board voted 15-7 to put an advisory question on the ballot regarding communicating with other counties to separate from Cook County. -
Harriss files legislation to address roadway debris from Madison, St. Clair County landfills
State Sen. Erica Harriss (R-Glen Carbon) is pushing legislation to bring relief to both Madison and St. Clair Counties in response to the ongoing trash and debris issues from local landfills. -
Republican primary election results for Madison County Board
Several Madison County Board seats were contested in Tuesday’s Republican primary election. -
Slusser defeats incumbent Prenzler for Madison County Chairman nomination
Chris Slusser defeated incumbent Kurt Prenzler by a 24-point margin for the Madison County Board Chairman nomination in Tuesday’s Republican primary election. -
Madison County auditor 'sets the record straight' on Slusser's investments
The Treasurer has NOT lost $12 million in County funds. That claim is 100% false. In fact, quite the opposite is true as Mr. Slusser has actually earned millions of dollars in interest on the different bonds, certificates of deposit, and investment pools that he regularly invests our reserves in. -
Madison County communities ban unauthorized encampments on public property
Madison County municipalities are banning unauthorized encampments on public property, with Granite City and Godfrey being the most recent to join the movement. -
The smell of Spring and primaries
If you haven’t received any political mailers yet, you will soon. Between the mudslinging and the promises, voters can be forgiven for throwing their hands up in frustration. But this is an important election - especially for Republicans - and I hope that voters can find at least a little care still within themselves to vote. -
Who are the Republican candidates for Madison County Board Chairman?
The campaign for Madison County Board Chairman has gotten heated between incumbent Kurt Prenzler and Treasurer Chris Slusser, both Republicans. With early voting underway in select locations across Madison County and the March 19 primary just weeks away, the candidates answered a questionnaire to help voters make an informed decision in the ballot box. -
Supreme Court: States lack authority to disqualify Trump's inclusion on ballot; MC Board supported 'fair and impartial ballot access'
The U.S. Supreme Court concluded that states do not have the authority to block presidential candidates from appearing on the ballot weeks after the Madison County Board urged the Illinois State Board of Elections to ensure “fair and impartial ballot access” in response to objections to former President Donald Trump’s inclusion on the 2024 ballot. -
Hulme supports Stephen Adler for Circuit Clerk, says opponent McRae attempts to trick voters
This kind of trickery and nepotism is what the old Madison County Democrat Party was known for and nepotism should not be rewarded by the voters. -
Slusser: Prenzler collected $82,000 in contributions from county vendors; Prenzler says he didn't know which were vendors
EDWARDSVILLE - Madison County Treasurer and Board Chairman candidate Chris Slusser is drawing attention to contributions made to incumbent Kurt Prenzler’s campaign committee in light of a promise he made in 2016 not to accept money from county vendors. -
Madison County Board passes resolution opposing Illinois' sanctuary status
The Madison County Board voted Wednesday to approve a resolution opposing sanctuary state status in response to the immigration crisis for migrants and the potential for asylum seekers in Madison County, while Gov. J.B. Pritzker calls to continue funding services for illegal immigrants during his State of the State address. -
Prenzler censured over campaign card; Calls it 'a lynching with no due process'
The Madison County Board voted on Wednesday to approve a resolution censuring Chairman Kurt Prenzler following an ethics report finding he improperly distributed campaign materials to a county vendor from Ohio. -
Dorman: Slusser offers 'empty promises' and 'flashy slogans' in chairman campaign
Madison County needs a leader with unimpeachable integrity, a track record of ethical conduct, and a genuine commitment to collaboration. Unfortunately, Chris Slusser falls short on all these fronts. -
Prenzler: Ethics investigation over 'minor error' is a 'politically motivated witch hunt'; Slusser calls for cooperation
Madison County Chairman Kurt Prenzler says Treasurer Chris Slusser is “making a mountain out of a molehill” after Slusser called on Prenzler to cooperate with an ethics investigation involving allegations that the chairman improperly distributed campaign materials. -
Madison County Board approves advisory resolution on 'fair and impartial ballot access'
The Madison County Board voted to include on the ballot an advisory resolution supporting “fair and impartial ballot access in Illinois.” -
Prenzler to run for re-election for Madison County Board Chairman
Madison County Board Chairman Kurt Prenzler announced Wednesday that he is running for re-election, challenging Madison County Treasurer Chris Slusser in the Republican primary in March 2024. -
Prenzler stresses 'common sense and informed consent' regarding new covid variant
If you are reading the news, you are seeing information regarding the new covid EG.5 variant (Eris) and that another booster will come out this fall. Earlier this month, the Madison County Health Advisory Committee met and discussed the situation. -
Slusser announces campaign for Madison County Board Chairman on Republican ticket
Madison County Treasurer Chris Slusser announced his campaign Monday for Madison County Board Chairman, saying there is a need for leadership in economic development and collaboration with board members and community leaders.