Harvard Fire Protection District news (more)

Harvard Police Chief Mark Krause confirmed that a request for police presence at Harvard Fire Protection District board meetings was denied. The request came after a trustee raised concerns that an attendee might pose a threat.

In November, Harvard Fire Chief Steve Harter and Deputy Chief Don Davidson were suspended for 36 hours following a June letter they sent to board President Thomas Condon. In that letter, they criticized Trustee Joe Clarke’s conduct as unprofessional and hostile.

During the December board meeting, former firefighter Don Carlson expressed deep disappointment in the board, particularly targeting Trustee Clarke, whom he accused of bullying. He claimed this behavior is damaging the reputation and morale of the fire protection district's leadership and staff.

Several other fire chiefs, including Marengo Chief Bob Bradbury and Woodstock Chief Michael Hill, also spoke in support of Harter and Davidson, defending their character and years of service.

In a January 2 memo addressed to McHenry County Board Chairman Jack Franks, Harvard Police Chief Krause and attorney David McArdle wrote that Carlson had distorted facts, forced his son to resign from the district, and accessed personnel files from his 31 years of work with the village of Arlington Heights.

“Mr. Carlson’s actions have gone far beyond what a reasonable citizen would do when questioning a public official,” Clarke stated in the memo.

In conclusion, Clarke argued that Carlson may be carrying a concealed weapon during meetings and could act out in a dangerous way—referred to as “going postal.” He urged board president Thomas Condon to formally ask the Harvard Police Department to provide security at future meetings.

“A uniformed officer would be better equipped to manage and remove Mr. Carlson from the meeting room if he behaves inappropriately again,” Clarke wrote.

However, Krause confirmed that both he and Condon reviewed the memo and decided that the fire protection district does not want law enforcement present at meetings.

Carlson responded via email to the Northwest Herald, expressing surprise and outrage at being labeled a threat. He explained that his attendance at meetings was meant to voice his concerns about a trustee he believes is acting like a bully.

The ongoing tensions highlight the growing conflict between board members and long-time residents, raising questions about transparency, accountability, and the role of public officials in local governance.

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