Harvard Fire Protection District news (more)
Excerpts from the NorthwestHerald.com: 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 about an attendee posing a potential 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. The letter criticized Trustee Joe Clarke’s conduct as unprofessional and hostile. At the December board meeting, former firefighter Don Carlson expressed deep disappointment in the board, especially towards Clarke, whom he accused of bullying that has damaged the reputation and trust in fire protection district leadership. Several other fire chiefs, including Bob Bradbury from Marengo and Michael Hill from Woodstock, spoke in support of Harter and Davidson, praising their character and service. In a January 2 memo addressed to McHenry County Board Chairman Jack Franks, Clarke, along with Harvard Police Chief Krause and attorney David McArdle, claimed that Carlson had distorted facts, forced his son to resign from the district, and accessed personnel files from his 31 years of service in Arlington Heights. "Mr. Carlson’s actions have gone far beyond what a reasonable citizen would do when questioning a public official," Clarke wrote in the memo. In conclusion, Clarke stated that he believes Carlson carries a concealed weapon during meetings and poses a risk of "going postal." He recommended that President Condon 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 room if he acts out again," Clarke added. However, Krause said that both he and Condon reviewed the memo and decided that the fire protection district does not want law enforcement present at its 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 to voice his concerns about a trustee he considers a bully. The ongoing tensions highlight a growing divide within the Harvard Fire Protection District, raising questions about leadership, accountability, and the role of public officials in maintaining order and respect during community discussions. Custom Bumper Brackets Chevrolet,Chevrolet Bumper Brackets,Car Bumper Bracket Chevrolet,Chevrolet Bumper Bracket,Adjustable Bumper Brackets Chevrolet Changzhou Yuantao Auto Parts Co., Ltd. , https://www.czshgm.com