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Board approves amended funding plan for county radios after debate over ARPA, RTA and capital funds
McHenry County Board · January 21, 2026
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Summary
A Kearns amendment shifting funding sources for county radio upgrades passed after members debated using ARPA interest, RTA funds and capital reserves; members raised concerns about long-term flexibility and supermajority thresholds.
The McHenry County Board on Jan. 20 approved an amended resolution to fund county radio upgrades after a contentious debate over whether to use ARPA interest funds, restricted RTA funds or the general capital fund.
Member Jim Kearns moved an amendment substituting his funding proposal for the resolution on the floor; Miss Althoff…
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