McHenry County Public Health & Human Services Committee approved the resolution to form a 377 Board in McHenry County. The County Board will review the recommendation and act on placing the referendum on the ballot at their next meeting. This will take place on Tuesday, November 20 at 7:00 p.m. at the McHenry County Administration Building, at 667 Ware Rd (at Seminary Avenue) in Woodstock. The meeting is in the second floor conference room.
McHenry residents with developmental disabilities, their families and friends are encouraged to attend this meeting to communicate the need for this board. Organizers are hoping for a full room. They remind potential attendees that their attendance is critical, and that they will not be required to speak, although they may do so if they wish.
If the County Board approves inclusion of the resolution on the ballot, voters will decide whether to establish a 377 Board for persons who have developmental disabilities at the spring election on April 9, 2013. Approval would result in creation of a fund of approximately $10M under local control. The Northwest Herald has come out in favor of including the item on the ballot.
You can view the most recent Northwest Herald article on the Options & Advocacy website. www.optionsandadvocacy.org
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